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Severe supply chain and shipping disruptions ripple from ports on both coasts of Canada and will only worsen, impacting businesses across North America. Labor disputes are the issue, and "there is no obvious end in sight", per reporting by The Loadstar. Get the details: https://lnkd.in/ekFuNw2C #shipping #supplychain #supplychaindisruptions #ports

Canada’s port operations are facing uncertainty after a lockout affecting over 700 workers in British Columbia. Key ports like Vancouver and Prince Rupert are impacted, which could disrupt cargo flow. If you need a quicker solution, my team at Ascent Global Logistics can provide airfreight services to keep your shipments on schedule and avoid delays. ✅

Canada’s port operations are facing uncertainty after a lockout affecting over 700 workers in British Columbia. Key ports like Vancouver and Prince Rupert are impacted, which could disrupt cargo flow. If you need a quicker solution, my team at Ascent Global Logistics can provide airfreight services to keep your shipments on schedule and avoid delays. ✅

🚨 Canada’s western ports are on lockdown!💼 Over 700 workers from the ILWU Local 514 have been locked out after negotiations stalled. 🤝 With easy rerouting to U.S. ports in the short term, the longer this continues, the bigger the impact on supply chains. 📦⏳ How do you think this will affect prices and shipping times in the coming weeks? Let us know your thoughts! 💬👇 #SupplyChain #PortLockdown https://lnkd.in/gqsYySan

Canada’s port operations are facing uncertainty after a lockout affecting over 700 workers in British Columbia. Key ports like Vancouver and Prince Rupert are impacted, which could disrupt cargo flow. If you need a quicker solution, my team at Ascent Global Logistics can provide airfreight services to keep your shipments on schedule and avoid delays. ✅

In recent weeks, dockworkers have threatened to strike on the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States, while longshore workers at German ports have halted shifts in pursuit of better pay. Rail workers in Canada are poised to walk off the job, imperiling cargo moving across North America and threatening backups at major ports like Vancouver, British Columbia. The intensifying upheaval in shipping is prompting carriers to lift rates while raising the specter of waterborne gridlock that could again threaten retailers with product shortages during the make-or-break holiday shopping season. The disruption could also exacerbate inflation, a source of economic anxiety animating the American presidential election. Read the rest of the article below. #supplychainnews

***𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎!!!*** Lockout began at 4:30 p.m. PT Monday. Shippers faced severe disruption in Canada after the weekend and failed to see labour tensions decline at the country’s ports: in fact, rows on both the east and west coasts escalated. 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 - No end to chaos in sight for shippers as Canada’s port rows escalate (The Loadstar; CBC; Freight Waves; CTV News; The Canadian Press) 📧📞 #𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐓, the Global DIGITAL logistics company is here for you! Contact us now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghTyFkkr #NEOLink #logfret #supplychain #logistics #shipping #supplychainmanagement #freight #transportation #digital #freightforwarding #cargo #airfreight #transport #seafreight #export #import #projectsuccess #projectsolutions #projectlogistics #projectmanagment #projectforwarding #projectcargo

Amidst the ongoing congestion in the global maritime container shipping market due to the impact of the Red Sea incident, major labor disputes in the logistics sector are emerging as a new threat to the supply chain.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen numerous disputes between labor unions and companies. Just to name a few: the Teamsters and Yellow, the Teamsters and UPS, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association, and most recently, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference and railroads CPKC and CN. The most recent lockout with the Canadian rails lasted only 17 hours, but impacts to the freight market were almost immediate. Within 24 hours, total container rail volumes originating within Canada dropped significantly. The decline was more pronounced than any holiday impacts during the past year, highlighting the effects that labor disputes can have on the freight market. In the week following the initial lockout, container volumes originating in Canada fell by nearly 40%. The next potential labor disruption is on the horizon between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the union that represents workers at the East and Gulf Coast ports, and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The current contract between the ILA and USMX is set to expire Sept. 30, and the potential strike would begin Oct. 1. The impacts of this strike would be a continued shift of containers into the West Coast ports, which has already been happening this year. For example, Port of Los Angeles volumes in July were 17% higher than last year. For those operating complex supply chains that use ports on both coasts for imports and exports, understanding how potential labor disputes will disrupt supply chains is vital to ensure no revenue is lost by delays at ports (or in other modes) due to goods not being available when consumer demand arrives. SOURCE: FreightWaves SONAR What can Full Sail Logistics offer when labor disputes are looming? We pride ourselves on being a resource to our clients, offering 24/7/365 dedicated support, so no disruptions affect the efficiency of our clients’ supply chains. Our proactive communication and dedication to continuous improvement means we are the ideal logistics partner for shippers. If you are a shipper in need of a resourceful logistics provider, contact FSL today. #laborstrike #labordispute #ports #heavyhaul #intermodal #foodshipper #retailshipper #ecommerce #produceshipper #marketupdate #future #innovation #success #logistics #3pl #trucking #transportation #freight #supplychain #broker

The Last Week in Logistics | Week 40 Presented by Robin Transportation Systems Inc.   💼 USEC and Gulf Coast Port Strikes Having Lasting Effects on Global Supply Chain A strike impacting 36 major US East and Gulf Coast ports is set to disrupt global supply chains, with effects possibly lasting into 2025. Despite a near-50% wage increase offer from the USMX, the ILA rejected the deal, citing automation concerns and insufficient wage protections. Xeneta's Peter Sand warns of severe knock-on effects, with vessels already en route unable to divert, causing future shipment delays and significant port congestion.   🌍 Port Strikes Spread to Montreal as Dockworkers Shut Down Key Terminals USEC and Gulf Coast ports aren’t the only ones striking this week. Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal, represented by CUPE Local 375, have announced a strike that will close two key terminals—Viau and Maisonneuve—from Monday at 7am until Thursday 3 October at 6.59am. Canada’s Maritime Employers’ Association (MEA) emphasized the significant impact of any work stoppage, especially as cargo volumes have already dropped by 24% since 2022.   Stay informed with our latest updates on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram!   👥 Contact Us | 905-612-0755 - [email protected] 🌐 Visit Our Website | https://lnkd.in/gs_aPJnc   #SupplyChain #Shipping #LogisticsSolutions #RobinTransportationSystems #Logistics #FreightForwarding #USEC #GulfCoast #PortOfMontreal #Strikes