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Cargo companies start to reroute away from Montreal amid fears of port strikeA major transport company has rerouted cargo away from the Port of Montreal over fears of a potential strike, prompting concerns that others may follow in its wake.EconomyMar 27
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How Canadian shippers are feeling the strain of the Red Sea conflictCanadian shippers are starting to feel the strain of attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea, as container rates rise and boats are late to arrive.CanadaJan 15
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Canadian truckers told not to report for work as U.S.-based Yellow shuts downYellow Corp., which owns a Canadian subsidiary employing 128 drivers, has ceased operations and is filing for bankruptcy, according to a U.S. union and multiple media reports.EconomyJul 31, 2023
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Unionized B.C. port workers vote 99% in favour of strike mandateThe International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) said Monday that an eye-popping 99.24 per cent of members cast a ballot supporting job action if necessary.EconomyJun 12, 2023
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Tensions flare over law to expand railway competitionA new rail shipping rule passed Thursday is meant to drive down costs, but it's awoken two Canadian railway giants now fighting over concerns about expenses and congestion.CanadaJun 11, 2023
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Montreal port CEO says need for federal cash ‘urgent’ as expansion cost balloonsThe federal government says it is committed to supporting the Port of Montreal as it seeks more funding for the ballooning cost of a container terminal expansion.CanadaApr 27, 2023
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Conservationists decry ‘devastating’ impact of B.C. port expansion on orca, salmonThe approval comes with 370 binding conditions, designed to minimize the project's environmental impact, but conservationists say it will have major impacts on biodiversity.EconomyApr 21, 2023
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Port Saint John has record year in 2022, continued growth expectedAs 2022 draws to a close, the president and CEO of Port Saint John says it’s been a record year and he expects continued growth in the years to come.CanadaDec 31, 2022
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Canada announces plans to ease regulations bogging down supply chainsMinister of Transport Omar Alghabra said $17 million will go toward tightening rail, marine and air transportation so goods can be shipped and delivered in a timely manner.EconomyOct 13, 2022
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Loomis Express workers serve strike notice, could be off the job WednesdayUnifor says the workers will be in a legal strike position at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday in their respective time zones.CanadaAug 29, 2022
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