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Port of Montreal situation may worsen next week
April 21, 2021 – Last Thursday, April 15, the Maritime Employers Association presented a counter proposal to the Longshoremen’s Union. The parties have not met…
Container contract rates experience volatility
April 19, 2021 – Container spot rates are beginning to head upwards again across all trades from already elevated levels, as carriers reduce their commitment…
Ever Given has now been impounded
April 15, 2021 – Two weeks after it was freed from the Suez Canal, the giant container ship Ever Given is once again stuck, snared…
Port of Montreal update
April 15, 2021 – The Longshoremen’s Union Local 375 posted a release from its Quais Express publication on its Facebook page on April 14. The…
Port of Montreal strike is imminent
April 13, 2021 – There are reports that a strike at the Port of Montreal will be a reality as both sides are now airing…
Port of Montreal now closing on the weekends
April 11, 2021 – The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) shared the following message on Saturday, April 10. The Port of Montreal suffered a substantial 11%-volume…
Ever Given declares General Average
April 5, 2021 – As the investigation into the grounding of the Ever Given in the Suez Canal begins, the vessel’s Japanese owner, Shoei Kisen,…
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MEA and Longshoremen return to the bargaining table today
April 1, 2021 – Reports show cautious optimism as negotiations continue to avert a Port of Montreal strike. We have received confidential information that both…
Suez Canal now cleared
March 29, 2021 – The Suez Canal was officially back operating today as the Ever Given was refloated. About 421 ships are lined up to…