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Labor disputes impacting both the operations of Canada’s West Coast ports and the two leading railroads are due to come to a head in August. Experts warn of the potential of more disruptions as Canada is already dealing with the impact of wildfires near the main rail line in Jasper in western Alberta province which is already causing problems and expectations of port and vessel delays. https://lnkd.in/gwRNhCsb #canada #dockworkers #portstrike #railway #shipping #oceanfreight #oceancargo #internationallogistics #supplychain #logistics #3pl #redarrowlogistics

🚨 Breaking News: Canadian Rail Shutdown Impacts US Manufacturers 🚨 It wasn’t a strike, but it happened, nonetheless. The North American supply chain will be feeling the impact of the recent shutdown of Canada's two major freight railroads, Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern (CPKC). The shutdown was accelerated in order to avoid a work stoppage during the coming peak shipping period this fall. It has been precipitated by a labor dispute involving 9,000 Teamsters union members citing safety concerns and rest time issues. The effected industries include agriculture, automotive, construction, and energy sectors The most significant effects on these sectors in the Unites States will be: ⤵ Supply Chain Disruption: Because nearly a third of freight handled by these railroads crosses the US-Canadian border. 🔀 Expect an economic ripple effect: Depending on its duration, the shutdown could have far-reaching consequences across the US economy Navigating through this challenging period it will be important to: 1️⃣ Assess inventory levels 2️⃣ Explore alternative transportation methods 3️⃣ Communicate proactively with suppliers and customers How is your business preparing for potential supply chain impacts? Better yet how can you use this obstacle to strengthen supply chain resilience for your business? #CanadianRailShutdown #SupplyChainDisruption #USManufacturing #Logistics #StrategicPlanning Check out the details here: https://lnkd.in/esyfrtJD

Brace for Impact! In 2019, the two week blockade in Ontario and Quebec had an impact of almost 0.5% to Canada's GDP. We are now looking at an entire shutdown of Canada's rail network. Eastern Canada still has only a week of propane reserves. With crop drying season at our doorstep, shouldn't the Canadian government step up and prevent this gigantic catastrophe to happen? Grains from Prairies, cars from Ontario, container cargo from B.C. and Quebec, and most importantly energy will come to grinding halt. OTR trucking companies are already at capacity and now relying on temporary workers to fill positions... This cannot happen and left unattended by Federal politicians. #cpckrail #cnrail #canada #rail https://lnkd.in/dGnEZSu8

A potential work stoppage at Canada’s two largest railroads, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN), could significantly disrupt cross-border trade with the U.S. next week. Both railroads have begun shutting down shipments, particularly of hazardous materials and refrigerated goods, as they prepare for a possible lockout or strike by Teamsters Canada. With 40,000 carloads of freight at risk, including auto parts, chemicals, and agricultural products, the supply chain faces serious disruptions. While the trucking industry may absorb some of the impact, it won't fully replace the rail capacity. Contact TLC today to discuss proactive measures for your freight as we navigate potential disruptions in the rail network. #freight #logistics #rail

Canadian Pacific & Canadian National Railroads Lockout Workers | Snarling The Global Supply Chain In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner—discusses the lockout by Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. against Teamsters Canada and what the halt of 80% of all Canada's railways means for global shipping. https://lnkd.in/gEE4Q877 #supplychain #shipping #canada

Something to watch: On Friday, Canada's labor regulators ruled that disruptions to the rail system would not significantly threaten public safety. If the contract negotiations don't go as planned, a strike or lockout could occur. The date to watch for is August 22nd. According to the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), "Today, around 70 per cent of all intercity surface freight and half of Canada’s exports are moved by rail." Keep in mind that Canada's rail serves the manufacturing, agricultural, natural resource, wholesale, and retail industries. Companies that typically leverage rail will now be targeting truck capacity. For those that leverage rail in Canada, create contingency plans to source additional capacity to cover your needs and provide proactive communication to customers that they may see delays. #Canada #Rail #Intermodal

As labor disruptions hit Canadian rail lines, the ripple effect is set to impact the household goods moving industry. With key shipping lanes compromised, delays in the transport of personal belongings across North America are inevitable. This latest challenge underscores the importance of resilient logistics strategies in ensuring that families can move smoothly even in turbulent times. Stay informed on how this situation could affect your next move.

Lockout, the scenario that industry did not wanted to happen, seems to be unavoidable. Vancouver Port has made preparations to alleviate the impact of a rail shutdown. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has asked vessels en route to the port to slow down and delay their arrival to prevent congestion. Some forwarders, which use Canadian gateways for some of their US freight, have lined up additional trucking capacity on both sides of the border. However, trucking is not going to resolve the problem. The British Columbia Trucking Association has stated that haulage cannot fill the gap left by the railways, an assessment echoed by the Canadian Trucking Alliance. #IndustryNews #SupplyChain #Logistics #RailShutdown #TruckingCapacity #VancouverPort #BritishColumbiaTruckingAssociation #CanadianTruckingAlliance

🚨 Supply Chain Alert 🚨 The Canadian National Railway’s phased shutdown due to labor disputes could severely disrupt supply chains, especially for goods headed to Alaska. Hazardous materials like chlorine and ammonia are already embargoed, with more disruptions likely if no deal is reached by August 22. This could lead to delays, shortages, and increased costs, impacting industries reliant on rail shipments to Alaska. #SupplyChainDisruption #RailwayShutdown #AlaskaLogistics

Canada's major rail carriers rebound from labor strife, restoring stability to freight operations and supply chains. #RailRecovery #FreightStability #SupplyChainResilience #LogisticsNews #RailIndustry #CanadaFreight #LaborResolutions #RailOperations #TransportRecovery #Logistics