Introduction The Suez Canal, the world's busiest waterway, recently experienced a momentary disruption in its operations due to a collision involving two oil tankers. This incident once again underscored the challenges faced by the canal, which has encountered various incidents and delays in recent years. In...
Introduction The Panama Canal, a vital maritime shortcut connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, is currently facing its most challenging predicament in over seven decades. With more than 160 cargo ships held in a gridlock, the worst drought in over 70 years has throttled the canal's...
Introduction In a recent update, CN railway services have been reestablished to the west of Ashcroft and Kamloops, British Columbia. However, in a separate development, train operations near Hay River, Northwest Territories, on CN's Meander subdivision have been temporarily suspended. Passengers and customers should anticipate delays,...
Introduction In a significant turn of events, the recent ratification of a four-year collective bargaining agreement by the ILWU voting membership has brought a sigh of relief to the Canadian West Coast Ports. After weeks of uncertainty and disruption, this development promises a more stable and...
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada yesterday conducted an information session with its membership to recommend the terms of settlement of the tentative agreement reached with the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). Regular operations at the port resumed after the information session. Voting...
Introduction: In a significant development for the labor landscape in the British Columbia maritime sector, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU Canada) and the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) have successfully concluded negotiations with the assistance of the Canada Industrial Relations Board. The result...
Factories in Bangladesh are grappling with significant supply chain disruptions following the suspension of train services on Sunday due to a payment dispute between Bangladesh Railway staff and the Ministry of Finance. As a result of the work stoppage, containers have been piling up in...
Introduction In a significant development for the maritime industry, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) have successfully concluded their negotiations for a new collective agreement. This milestone was achieved with the valuable assistance of the Canada...
Introduction: Dockworkers on Canada's west coast are once again threatening a labor disruption at the country's busiest port after rejecting a proposed contract. The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) members turned down a deal that included a significant wage increase, raising concerns about the flow...
The Port of Halifax is celebrating the successful restoration of rail service, marking a significant milestone for efficient cargo movement. Thanks to the close collaboration between PSA Halifax and CN, the flow of goods to and from the container terminals is once again streamlined. Importantly,...
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