October 3, 2024 – An agreement has been reached tonight between the union and the terminal operators and the ports will reopen in the morning along the US East Coast and Gulf Coast. Canaan Transport congratulates the parties on reaching an agreement and sparing the industry from a supply chain headache.
October 3, 2024 – In accordance with the strike notice filed by the Longshoremen’s Union CUPE, Local 375 last Friday, September 27th, we inform you that the partial strike affecting the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals was lifted this morning, Thursday, October 3rd at 7 a.m. Consequently, all terminals at the Port of Montreal are now open and fully operational, and it is possible to pick up or drop off goods. The three-day work stoppage has resulted in an accumulation of containers on the ground awaiting handling. Additionally, the vessels, whose arrivals were delayed, are scheduled for unloading and loading operations. As a result, clients importing or exporting goods may expect additional delays in the coming days. We will do our best to prioritize customers who have been inconvenienced.
October 1, 2024 – In line with the strike notice filed by the Longshoremen’s Union – CUPE Local 375, a partial strike affecting the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals began on Monday, September 30, at 7:00 am, and will continue until Thursday, October 3, at 6:59 am. As a result, those two Termont-operated terminals are currently closed. Access to the terminals is prohibited, and no rail, ship or truck services are provided. All other Port of Montreal terminals remain in service.
October 1, 2024 – With the pending strike in the US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports by the ILA, chaos looks to be on the horizon and shippers struggle to find alternatives. More news as this develops
September 30, 2024 – The Port of Montreal Termont Terminal is currently on strike. Although technically only affecting the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals, which are operated by Termont at the Port of Montréal, delays are expected.
In other news, the Port of Vancouver’s grain terminal operations has now returned to normal operations as an agreement was reached.
September 27, 2024 – Two cargo terminals at the Port of Montreal could find themselves paralyzed next week if the Syndicat des débardeurs follows through on a 72-hour strike notice it filed Friday morning. In a statement, the longshoremen’s union said it filed notice of the strike at 7 am Friday, which would allow the membership to walk off the job as of 7 am Monday. Should the strike occur, it would last until 6:59 am Thursday. The union said the strike would take place at two terminals operated by Termont Montréal
September 26, 2024 – With the pending ILA port strike in the US East Coast and Gulf Ports about to happen next week, news is coming out of the Port of Montreal that their union has also been given a strike mandate. Following a vote on September 24th and 25th, the Port of Montreal Longshoremen’s Union, Local 375, CUPE, voted by a majority to adopt a strike mandate. At this stage, obtaining the strike mandate does not affect port operations: no disruption of port services can occur before a party has provided a 72-hour notice. More news as it develops.
September 4, 2024 – On Tuesday, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 communicated to the BCMEA that it has a mandate from its members to take strike action. At the time of writing (4:00 pm PT), neither party had issued 72-hour notice of strike or lockout nor had there been any labour disruption. Regular operations at B.C. ports continued uninterrupted. The parties are scheduled to continue the CIRB hearing next week. It is widely expected that if the CIRB rules in the union’s favour, then the strike notice will be given immediately.
August 28, 2024 – With the rail strike now seemingly over, focus now switches to Air Canada as the largest airline in Canada may also encounter labour trouble in a few weeks. Air Canada yesterday issued the following update on its ongoing contract negotiations with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). Air Canada’s intention remains to reach a negotiated settlement with its pilots, one that recognizes their professionalism and contributions to the airline. During the talks, there has been significant progress and the three-week cooling off period gives the parties more than sufficient time to address any outstanding issues. Air Canada is fully committed to bargaining meaningfully throughout the period. For more information about Air Canada’s ongoing contract negotiations with the ALPA, please let us know.
August 25, 2024 – The teamsters union has appeared to accept the ruling from the CIRB and have stated that they will return to work at both CN and CPKC starting tomorrow, Monday August 26th while they attempt a legal challenge. For our customers, this 4 day strike will now likely take about 1 month for the railways to recover from and to return to normal operations. Your cargo will be moving but it will be a slow recovery so please be patient with us as we attempt to find out when your cargo will be moved. Thank you!