Introduction The ongoing labor strike by ILWU Canada has resulted in the potential disruption of $7.5 billion worth of cargo, including essential commodities, automotive parts, refrigerated food, critical minerals, and various goods. With each passing day, the economic impact of the strike action has...
Introduction: The unions representing U.S. West Coast port workers have taken a firm stance by refusing to handle containerships that were originally bound for the Port of Vancouver but were redirected to the Port of Seattle. This decision comes amidst an ongoing labor strike at West...
The latest developments regarding the ongoing labor conflict at the ports of British Columbia. Since July 5th, the ports have remained shut down, and negotiations aimed at resolving the dispute have reached a stalemate. Both sides involved in the conflict have engaged in a blame...
Introduction: Prime Freight Logistics, a leading freight forwarding company in North America, aims to provide up-to-date information to its clients. In line with this objective, we are addressing the recent strike action initiated by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada against the British...
Introduction: As a freight forwarding company operating in North America, Prime Freight Logistics aims to keep its clients informed about industry developments that may impact their operations. In line with this objective, we want to draw attention to the recent strike notice served by ILWU...
Introduction: A potentially disruptive labor dispute hangs over the British Columbia (B.C.) and Canadian economy as thousands of longshore workers in British Columbia, represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), are considering the possibility of a strike. The situation is raising concerns about...
Introduction: India and Pakistan are grappling with the aftermath of cyclone Biparjoy, a powerful storm that made landfall and brought heavy rains and strong winds to several areas. As a result, major ports in the western Indian state of Gujarat, including the renowned Mundra operation of...
Introduction: Prime Freight Logistics, a leading freight forwarder company in North America, brings you the latest news from the shipping industry. In this article, we highlight the recent breakthrough in contract negotiations between the Longshore union and employers of 22,000 dockworkers at U.S. West Coast...
Introduction: The Port of Vancouver, a vital hub for international trade in North America, has recently faced significant challenges that have impacted its global efficiency ranking. According to a study compiled by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, Vancouver placed second-to-last out of 348...
Introduction: In recent news, ILWU Canada has confirmed a strike vote mandate, raising concerns and potential implications for the freight forwarding industry in North America. As a prominent freight forwarder in the region, Prime Freight is closely monitoring the situation and its potential impact on...
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