News Round Up for November 2024

Here are the industry developments we were following over the past month. 

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Labour disputes at multiple Canadian ports

With brief work stoppages in BC and Quebec and the threat of drawn out disruptions, we followed the labour disputes closely. 

Strike notice issued by union 

Employers respond with lock out, leading to brief work stoppage

Federal government intervenes to end work stoppage and send disputes to binding arbitration

Resumption of work at the ports

Canaan at Agri-Trade Equipment Expo in Red Deer

Grateful for the conversations we had at the 40th Anniversary of this Expo, which serves Canadian farmers, equipment manufacturers, and other core participants in the agricultural industry. Here are some key themes we were engaging with.

Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Nearing Full Implementation

This system applies to all shipments bound for the EU, Northern Ireland, Norway, and Switzerland. We’ve been following this implementation closely to ensure our clients avoid container rollover and have their paperwork in order. 

Q3 Report via the Journal of Commerce

Shipping volumes reach record highs, in large part due to continuing tensions in the Middle East.