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ILWU Canada Initiates Strike Action: Impact on North American Freight Forwarding

Introduction: Prime Freight Logistics, a leading freight forwarding company in North America, aims to provide up-to-date information to its clients. In line with this objective, we are addressing the recent strike action initiated by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada against the British...

Uncertain Future for B.C. Ports as Longshoring Strike or Lockout Looms

Introduction: A potentially disruptive labor dispute hangs over the British Columbia (B.C.) and Canadian economy as thousands of longshore workers in British Columbia, represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), are considering the possibility of a strike. The situation is raising concerns about...

Indian Ports Remain Shut as Cyclone Unleashes Powerful Winds

Introduction: India and Pakistan are grappling with the aftermath of cyclone Biparjoy, a powerful storm that made landfall and brought heavy rains and strong winds to several areas. As a result, major ports in the western Indian state of Gujarat, including the renowned Mundra operation of...

Vancouver Container Port Struggles to Improve Global Efficiency Ranking

Introduction: The Port of Vancouver, a vital hub for international trade in North America, has recently faced significant challenges that have impacted its global efficiency ranking. According to a study compiled by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, Vancouver placed second-to-last out of 348...

ILWU Canada Confirms Strike Vote Mandate

Introduction: In recent news, ILWU Canada has confirmed a strike vote mandate, raising concerns and potential implications for the freight forwarding industry in North America. As a prominent freight forwarder in the region, Prime Freight is closely monitoring the situation and its potential impact on...

CN Network Update: Wildfires in Edson, Alberta – Latest News

Due to the recent wildfires near Edson and along its Edson Subdivision, CN suspended train operations in the corridor between Edmonton and Jasper on Saturday. The suspension was due to safety concerns and to allow local authorities to address the forest fires. The suspension caused...

Cyberattack targets websites for port authorities in Halifax, Montreal

A denial of service cyberattack has targeted the websites of several port authorities in North America, including the Port of Halifax, Port of Montreal, and Port of Quebec. The attack caused the Port of Halifax's public website to shut down, but did not compromise any...

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