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Government, Business, Logistics

Montreal Port Workers Set to Strike Over Wage Dispute

The union, which represents 1,200 dockworkers, gave 72-hour strike notice on Sept. 27 to the Maritime Employers Association.

September 27, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Cargo Carriers Fear Port Strike Will Paralyze Half of Trade

The world’s top container carrier is urging customers to move U.S. cargo through East and Gulf Coast ports before the planned start on Oct. 1 of a dockworkers strike.

September 27, 2024
Business, Logistics

US Ports Surge as Retailers Front-Load Holiday Shipments

U.S. ports reported strong results amid efforts in August to move cargo ahead of the holiday shipping season and a potential strike.

September 26, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Vancouver Port Strike Disrupts Grain Shipments at Harvest

Grain workers at Canada’s largest port went on strike Sept. 24 over a dispute regarding hours and pay, creating what an industry association called a “devastating” situation for farmers.

September 24, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian Rail Operations Back on Track After Work Stoppage

Canadian railway operations have resumed after a brief work stoppage, following government intervention in an ongoing labor dispute.

August 29, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Strike Looms Again as Teamsters Serve CN Notice for Aug. 26

A union filed strike notice against Canada’s largest railway on Aug. 23 just hours after trains began rolling again, likely derailing plans to revive vital shipping networks.

August 23, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

CPKC, CN Prepare to Restart After Labor Dispute Intervention

Canada’s two largest railways are preparing to restart operations after the country's government stepped in to try to end a labor dispute that has halted freight movement.

August 23, 2024
Government, Business

US Shippers Scramble as Canadian Rail Shutdown Hits Freight

Importers and exporters are left with few options as a near-total rail shutdown in Canada risks delaying ocean shipments, spiking freight costs and straining the busiest U.S. ports.

August 22, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

CN and CPKC Initiate Lockout After Labor Talks Fail

The Canadian railway system has been struck with two major work stoppages amid failed labor negotiations Aug. 22.

August 22, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Trudeau Tells Railways, Union to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canada’s two largest railways and unionized workers to reach a deal to avert a strike that businesses warn will cause significant harm to the economy.

August 21, 2024