The Panama Canal faces a severe crisis due to a prolonged drought, resulting in critically low water levels. Reduced water availability has compelled restrictions on ship passages, affecting global trade and raising concerns about water management in Panama. Shrinking water reserves have forced a significant cut...
Thousands of garment factory workers took to the streets of Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, and the industrial district of Gazipur on Tuesday to demand better wages. Bangladesh, the world's second-largest garment-producing country, boasts nearly 3,500 factories employing approximately 4 million workers, the majority of whom are...
In a significant development, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) has announced a successful resolution with UNIFOR, representing 360 unionized employees, effectively ending the strike that commenced on October 22nd. While the agreement is pending ratification by employees in the coming days, the SLSMC...
In a crucial development, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued a significant advisory on Tuesday, urging Chittagong and Payra ports to escalate the warning signal from level 4 to level 7. . Cyclonic storm Hamoon, originating in the Bay of Bengal, has now intensified into a...
Despite diligent negotiations between the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) and UNIFOR, an agreement proved elusive before the UNIFOR strike deadline of 00:01 on October 22nd. UNIFOR, representing locals 4211, 4319, 4212, 4323, and 4320, has maintained a steadfast position on their wage demands,...
In a significant development, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) received a 72-hour strike notice from UNIFOR on October 18, 2023, affecting locals 4211, 4319, 4212, 4323, and 4320. The union has indicated their intention to commence strike action at 00:01 on Sunday, October...
Dear customers, We regret to inform you that a minor derailment has occurred at CN's Brampton Intermodal terminal, resulting in a temporary disruption to our services. Due to limited yard access, inbound trains are currently being impacted, leading to anticipated delays for traffic destined for Brampton. This...
Adverse Weather Conditions Impact Operations Weather Forecast The meteorological outlook for October 7th and 8th raises concerns for the Halifax region. Anticipate challenging weather conditions that may affect port operations. The Port of Halifax has issued a notice, cautioning all stakeholders to be prepared for possible delays...
Note: The potential government shutdown discussed here pertains exclusively to U.S. shipments. As of now, the impact on Canadian shipments remains uncertain. As the possibility of a US government shutdown looms, the stakes are high for various sectors, including the freight industry. According to a recent...
Dear Valued Customers, We hope this message finds you well. We would like to bring to your attention two crucial updates that may affect your business operations in the coming weeks. Golden Week Observance: October 1st - October 7th, 2023 We would like to remind you that Golden...
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