Vancouver Port Labor Strike Impact

Port of Vancouver Operations Update: What You Need to Know

No Extra Costs, But Stay Informed About Potential Delays

We wanted to update you on the ongoing labor strikes affecting critical Canadian ports, specifically in Vancouver and Montreal, which may influence your upcoming import shipments. Please read the key details below to stay informed.

What’s Happening at the Port of Vancouver?
As of November 4th, 2024, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 (ILWU Local 514) and the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) are involved in a coast-wide labor dispute. While the Port of Vancouver remains open, operations at specific terminals are impacted:

• Auto sector: Operations are disrupted.
• Breakbulk sector: Operations are disrupted.
• Bulk sector: Grain operations and the Westshore coal terminal are unaffected, but other commodity operations are impacted.
• Container sector: Terminals like Centerm, Deltaport, Fraser Surrey, and Vanterm are seeing delays. For the latest data on vessel line-ups and port dwell times, check the Port of Vancouver dashboard.

No Extra Costs Incurred for Customers
While this update is essential for tracking your shipments, please note there are no additional charges involved due to this situation.

We are committed to providing the latest information on this evolving situation. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at sales.nl@nvoconsolidation.com