SupplyChainBrain
June 13, 2023
FROM THE ARTICLE: The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) of Canada announced June 12 that its members voted in favor of supporting a strike against member companies of the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). Over 99% of ILWU Canada’s members voted in favor of strike actions June 9 and 10.
If a strike does end up taking place, a 72-hour strike notice would need to be filed before June 21, meaning the earliest possible start date for a strike would be June 24, 2023, according to CNBC.
The biggest port that would reportedly be affected by a strike would be the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. According to a statement from a spokesperson for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, 90% of the products that move through the Port of Vancouver come from Canadian trade.
Read the full article here.
Related articles
News + resources
IN THE NEWS: Tariffs Amplify US Warehousing Demand, Disrupt Inland Truck Routes
Blog | Company News
Rising US tariffs are driving surging demand for bonded warehouses and disrupting inland freight routes, forcing shippers to rethink supply chain strategies.
IN THE NEWS: Trump China Trade Deal—Tariff Pause Means New Surge in Freight Shipments, and Higher Prices
Blog | Company News
The US–China tariff pause sparks a freight surge, driving up container demand, prices, and supply chain uncertainty. Importers rush to ship during the 90-day window.
IN THE NEWS: How Trump Tariffs Will Hit Biggest Retail Deal Days of Year, From Amazon Prime to July 4 and Thanksgiving
Blog | Company News
Trump’s China tariffs threaten July 4, Amazon Prime Day, and Thanksgiving retail deals, but global supply chains are shifting fast to keep shelves stocked.
