Federal government intervenes in port disputes in BC and Quebec, ordering return to work and binding arbitration

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Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.

UPDATE: Port strike ends on U.S. East and Gulf Coasts after dockworkers and operators reach tentative agreement on wage increase

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Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.

Rail disruption update: Services restored under order from federal labour board, while unions prepare appeal

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Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.

Breaking news: Rail strike could begin as early as August 22 following CIRB ruling on essential services — UPDATED Aug. 14

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Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.

Logistics industry in Canada braces for two possible work stoppages in August

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Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.

Longshore foremen union in B.C. now in position to strike after rejection of “final offer” from employer

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Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.

UPDATE: Strike reauthorized amid stalled negotiations with CN and CPKC railroads

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Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.

US trade groups increase pressure on Biden administration, as ILA-USMX talks stall

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Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.

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Surging Demand and Rising Costs Up Ahead

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Canaan Group has been monitoring Asia/North America and Asia/Europe trade conditions resembling those during the pandemic’s peak. While demand surges between 10-20% year-on-year across the entire customer base, certain unique factors have arisen that have reduced sailing capacity, equipment availability, and increased prices specifically for shipments coming out of Asia. Among the major factors driving increased rates are the Houthi …