Stuart Chirls
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Canada container ports face backlogs, delays
There are some delays as Canada’s top import gateways work off backlogs of containers from labor-related shutdowns.
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
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Stuart Chirls
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Supply chain sees unexpected impact from Canada rail ramp-up
Despite peak season stress, supply chain bottlenecks failed to materialize during the recovery from the brief lockout of union employees by CN and CPKC.
Port of Vancouver ship backlog hits 60
The number of ships waiting to berth at the Port of Vancouver reached 60 as congestion continues while rail service slowly recovers from storms.
FreightWaves Staff
Friday, September 18, 2020
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority investment in shipment visibility paying off
Newly released case study says gateway’s work could become model for other Canadian ports
Kim Link Wills
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
MSC brings customers on board in carbon-reduction efforts
Clients can help support a hydroelectric power project in China and a forest protection program in Zimbabwe
Joanna Marsh
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Canada invests over $100 million in rail-related infrastructure projects
The announcements confirming Canada’s planned investments in rail infrastructure come as the country prepares for a federal election in October.
FreightWaves Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Port Report: Canada’s future port automation cause of union angst
Automation is once again a flashpoint at ports, with a major Canadian container terminal project becoming the latest instance of a stand-off between labor and management. As FreightWaves Nate Tabak reported, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 502 is standing down from a full-blown strike at Vancouver’s ports. Instead, ILWU members will refuse […]