November 15, 2024 – Both ports are now slowly resuming normal operations but delays are still expected for all traffic in and out of the terminals.
November 13, 2024 – The Port of Vancouver has confirmed that it plans to reopen its doors and operations this Friday, November 15. Clients are advised that it may take some time for the operations to return to normal.
November 13, 2024 – Following the decision by the Canadian Minister of Labour regarding the ongoing labour dispute at the Port of Montreal, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is initiating its plan to resume operations across all terminals. Depending on the decision by the Canada Industrial Relations Board, cargo handling activities will gradually resume over the coming days in both Montreal and Contrecoeur, in collaboration with port and intermodal partners. It will take several weeks to clear terminal backlogs and restore fluidity in the supply chain. “The end of this labour dispute means that we can resume operations and aim to restart supply chains across all our activities as soon as possible. I thank those who are facilitating the resumption of operations for our partners and clients. Restoring services will allow us to resume international trade, benefiting thousands of businesses and consumers who rely on reliable and smooth port activities,” said Julie Gascon, President and CEO of the MPA.
November 12, 2024 – Federal Minister of Labour Steven Mackinnon says he is intervening to end the port strikes in both Vancouver and Montreal. He says the negotiations have reached an impasse and he is directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations at the ports and move the talks to binding arbitration. More news as it develops.
November 11, 2024 – As we start the week, the Ports in Vancouver and Montreal remain closed due to the union strike and employer lockout. Mediation talks over the weekend have not resolved the issues. We will continue to monitor the situation.
November 9, 2024 – In a positive sign, the federal government has mandated a series of meetings over the weekend between the two parties in an attempt to get an agreement in place. More news as it develops.
November 4, 2024 – As announced earlier, all the ports in Vancouver and Montreal are currently on strike with no end in sight as negotiations are not currently scheduled. We are prioritizing our contact with customers whose containers are affected. Please feel free to call us if you have any questions or concerns.
November 1, 2024 – The Port of Vancouver may be closed on Monday if the planned strike and lockout occurs as announced today. Customers will be advised of any pending shipments that are affected.
October 31, 2024 – This morning at 11 a.m., an indefinite strike began at the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals, in accordance with the strike notice filed by CUPE Local 375, the longshore workers’ union. As a result, these two Termont-operated terminals are closed, and no rail, truck or ship services will be provided. With 40% of total container handling capacity paralyzed by this work stoppage, and ships and trains already obliged to choose other routes, Canaan Transport is informing its customers about the negative repercussions of this work stoppage.
October 29, 2024 – After holding a 24-hour strike on Sunday, dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have decided to continue their pressure tactics with a general strike at two terminals. The union representing nearly 1,200 longshore workers at the country’s second biggest port announced a job action will begin Thursday October 31 at 11 a.m. at the same two container terminals affected by a three-day strike earlier this month and continue until further notice. Workers with the Syndicat des débardeurs du port de Montréal have also refused to work overtime shifts since Oct. 10. The union says the terminals that will be impacted by the unlimited strike starting Thursday are operated by Termont and are responsible for about 40 per cent of container traffic. Dockworkers have been without a collective agreement since Dec. 31, 2023, with issues including salaries, scheduling and work-life balance at the heart of negotiations.
Earlier this month federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon proposed appointing a special mediator so the parties can resume negotiations without a lockout or strike for 90 days, but that offer was rejected