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Panama Canal Update: Navigating Recent Changes

Dear valued customer, In the world of global shipping, recent shifts at the Panama Canal have caught our attention. Here’s a brief rundown: Current Picture: New vessel and draft regulations at the Panama Canal haven’t disrupted most shippers yet but a growing line

ILWU Canada And BCMEA Reach Tentative Agreement (Again)

On July 30th, the International Longshore and Warehouse Canada (ILWU Canada) and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) have successfully reached a negotiated collective agreement, with the assistance of the Canada Industrial Relations Board. Both parties are now recommending

UPS and Teamsters Reach Tentative Five-Year Contract Agreement

In a significant development, UPS and the Teamsters Union have successfully reached a preliminary five-year contract on Tuesday, effectively averting a potential strike on August 1st that could have had serious consequences for the U.S. economy. Key Points of the Agreement: The creation

ILWU Canada Contract Vote & Port Disruptions

On Friday, July 21st, the ILWU caucus announced the approval of the tentative deal that it rejected earlier this week. It is expected that on the morning of July 25th, rank-and-file members of ILWU Canada will be voting on this

Strike at Vancouver Fraser Port Authority nearing end

We are pleased to inform you that the strike affecting workers at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is on the verge of concluding, as a tentative agreement has been reached between BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and International Longshore and