Shipping and Logistics

April 27, 2021
Striking Montreal Port Workers May Be Forced Back to Work
Written by Sandy Williams
Longshore workers at the Port of Montreal began on Monday what is hoped to be a short-term strike. All port operations ceased at Canada’s second busiest port except for liquid bulk, Oceanex service and the Vittera grain terminal. Dock workers will continue to handle COVID-19-related medical supplies if the boxes are so marked, said Michel Murray a spokesperson for the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
The port estimates shipment of nearly 10,000 TEUs has been halted, causing delays in rail operations and concerns for ships on route to the port.


