The Port of Prince Rupert is experiencing disruptions following the issuing of a 72-hour strike notice by ILWU Local 514 and the subsequent 72-hour lockout notice issued by the BCMEA.
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BC Maritime Employers Association Plans to Lock Out Dock Workers on Monday Afternoon
Employers of port foremen across BC say they’ve made the “difficult decision” to lock out workers on Monday at 4:30 PM PT, The Canadian Press reported.
Strike Shuts Down Two Port of Montreal Terminals
The Port of Montreal announced than an indefinite strike has begun at the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals, in accordance with the strike notice filed by CUPE Local 375.
Canadian Rail Traffic Falls in August, Negatively Impacted by Work Stoppage
Canadian railways transported 27.8 million tons of freight in August, down 10.9% year-over-year.
Norfolk Southern Says Some Hurricane-Damaged Lines Won’t Reopen Until January 2025
Norfolk Southern officials said its East Tennessee rail network devastated by Hurricane Helene could take months to reopen, Fox Weather reported.
CSX Transportation Provides Update on Hurricane Milton Recovery Efforts
CSX Transportation on Friday (10-11-24) afternoon, provided an update on their recovery efforts from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Milton, […]
Southern Railroads Brace for Hurricane Milton
Just as railroads in the Southeast recover in the wake of Hurricane Helene, their attention is now being refocused on the arrival of Hurricane Milton, FreightWaves reported.
US Port Workers and Operators Reach Tentative Agreement; Operations to Resume Immediately
US dock workers and port operators announced that they had reached a tentative deal that will immediately end a crippling three-day strike that has shut down shipping on the East and Gulf coasts, Reuters reported.
US Dockworker Strike Cripples Port Activity Along the East and Gulf Coasts
Tens of thousands of dockworkers went on strike on Tuesday at ports along the East and Gulf coasts, Progressive Railroading reported.
CSX and Norfolk Southern Railway Working to Restore Service After Hurricane Helene
CSX and NS crews were working around the clock this past weekend to recover and restore service following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, Progressive Railroading reported.