Strike Shuts Down Eastern U.S. and Gulf Ports
Shippers face disruptions as dockworkers strike at East and Gulf Coast ports, causing widespread delays and increased costs—read more for details on how this may affect your supply chain.
25,000 U.S. Dockworkers Could Strike Oct. 1
Shippers face potential disruptions as a dockworker strike at East and Gulf Coast ports looms on October 1, potentially causing widespread delays and increased costs. Experts estimate the strike could cost the U.S. economy $5 billion per day. Details here.
Canadian Rail Strike/Lockout in Effect
More than 9,300 CN and CPKC railway workers have commenced a rail strike and lockout effective 00:001 ET today. It is an unprecedented simultaneous work stoppage that will grind almost all railway freight movement in the country to a halt. Details here.
CN and CPKC Potential Strike [Update]
The union representing more than 9,300 CN and CPKC railway workers warned last week that lockouts on August 22, 2024 are imminent unless new contracts with their employees can be secured. Details here.
CARM Requirements for Customs Bonded Warehouses
The CBSA has issued notice to inform TCPs involved in Customs Bonded Warehouses (CBWs) about the new CARM system requirements including but not limited to the submission of an up-to-date baseline inventory count of all unreleased goods. Find out all the details you need to know.
Update on Possible CN and CPKC Strike
The union representing more than 9,000 CN and CPKC railway workers is organizing a second strike vote, as the current strike mandate is set to expire on June 30th. Details here.
Potential Strike of Canadian Rail Workers on May 22
Approximately 9,900 workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) might commence a strike starting May 22, 2024. Details here.
Port Closure – Bridge Collapse in Baltimore
Following a collision that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Port of Baltimore closed, leading General Motors and Ford to reroute vehicle shipments with minimal impact. Find out all the details you need to know here.
Canada’s Dairy TRQs 2024 Annual Application Period Now Open
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has opened the application period for the 2024 calendar year tariff rate quotas (TRQs) starting October 1, 2023, and with a deadline of November 15, 2023. Find out all the details here.
CN and CP Service Disruptions Due to Wildfires
CN and CP Rail are presently facing service disruptions due to significant forest fire activity in proximity to their rail lines, delays are to be expected. Find out the areas affected.
