The ongoing strikes at the Port of Montreal and across the US East and Gulf coasts have caused significant disruptions, with congestion levels reaching critical thresholds as vessel backlogs continue to grow. At the Port of Montreal, over 11,000 containers and more than 30 vessels are...
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have officially gone on strike, gathering outside ports from Texas to Maine after the expiration of their contract at midnight. The strike, which affects around 45,000 workers across 36 ports on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, was confirmed...
Two terminals at the Port of Montreal could be paralyzed next week, as the Port of Montreal longshoremen's union filed a 72-hour strike notice Friday morning. In a press release, the Syndicat des débardeurs du port de Montréal confirmed that it had issued its strike notice...
Movements in and out of Chittagong Port have been hit with severe delays following a software malfunction in the customs system, causing widespread disruption to trade. The recent software update led to a system crash that has prevented customs officials and agents from accessing and submitting...
Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have overwhelmingly approved a strike mandate after over a year of unresolved contract negotiations with the Maritime Employers Association (MEA). In the vote, longshore workers rejected the MEA's offer by 99.6%, with 97.9% of workers in favor of giving their...
As the likelihood of a strike at ports along the US east and Gulf coasts increases, container shipping lines have begun implementing disruption surcharges in preparation for the potential impact. On September 1, MSC announced it would introduce a $1,000 Emergency Operations Surcharge (EOS) per 20ft...
The union representing dockworkers at the Port of Montreal, Local 375 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), is set to hold a strike vote this week. This vote comes just before a scheduled mediation session aimed at resolving the year-long conflict between maritime...
A fire erupted on Monday afternoon in a container holding 15,000 kilograms of lithium batteries at one of the Port of Montreal's terminals in the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough. As a precaution, the city issued a containment notice for the adjacent area, advising residents to stay indoors...
Following our recent announcement regarding a possible strike affecting all U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports on October 1, 2024, we would like to provide you with an important update on the current situation. As of today, there has been little to no significant progress in...
Shanghai has halted transportation services, recalled ships, and closed major tourist attractions, including Shanghai Disney Resort, as it braces for Typhoon Bebinca. This Category 1 storm could become the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit the financial hub since 1949. Packing winds of 144 kph (89...
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