The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) has implemented a coastwide lockout affecting ILWU Local 514 members at the Ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, following an overtime ban initiated by the union. The lockout aims to address what the BCMEA described as escalating and...
In response to a second industry-wide strike notice from ILWU Local 514, the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) has announced a coastwide lockout set to begin on Monday, November 4, at around 9:00 a.m. PT. This decision aims to ensure a safe wind-down of...
October 29, 2024 – Amid a negotiation deadlock, the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) has formally requested that Minister of Labour and Seniors Steven MacKinnon appoint a special mediator to facilitate an agreement by December 3, 2024. Recent attempts to resume constructive talks with the Longshoremen’s...
Following a 24-hour strike on Sunday, dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have announced an indefinite general strike at two container terminals, set to begin Thursday at 11 a.m. The union, representing nearly 1,200 longshore workers, is targeting the Termont-operated terminals, which handle approximately 40%...
As global trade dynamics shift amid economic changes and infrastructural developments, stakeholders are keen to understand the future of freight markets. This article provides a concise analysis of the air and ocean freight markets for key Asian trade lanes, offering forecasts for the remainder of...
Hopes for a swift resolution to the ongoing labor dispute at the Port of Montreal have been dashed after Canadian Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon’s proposal for “special mediation” was rejected. The proposed mediation would have paused all pressure tactics for 90 days, allowing both...
Shippers are facing significant disruptions at Chittagong Port as transport operators began a 48-hour strike this morning, halting the movement of export and import containers. The strike, led by the Chittagong District Prime Move Trailer Workers Union, is expected to impact between 3,000 and 4,000...
On October 15th, a key meeting took place with the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Canada's Minister of Labour, regarding the ongoing labor dispute between the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) and the Montreal Longshoremen's Union. Both parties were present for discussions aimed at advancing negotiations. During the meeting,...
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, ten ports, including key commercial hubs Port Tampa Bay and SeaPort Manatee along Florida’s Gulf Coast, remained closed on Thursday. The U.S. Coast Guard set port condition “Zulu” on Tuesday, halting commercial vessel traffic at these locations. Port Tampa Bay...
The Port of Montreal is currently experiencing a partial, indefinite strike, during which longshoremen will not be working overtime. While all terminals remain operational, the absence of overtime could lead to processing delays and a backlog of containers awaiting handling. Approximately ten ships scheduled to...
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