Vancouver feels the heat

The CMA CGM Group, which recently completed the acquisition of the Bayonne and New York container terminals operated by Global Container Terminals in the Port of New York/New Jersey, is to invest US$600M in the facilities and forge a new business plan for them.

Finally, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), which represents over 22,000 employees at 29 US west coast ports, and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) which embodies the interests of the employers, have reached agreement on a new labour contract.

Canada breathes a sign of relief as the ILWU Canada membership votes to ratify negotiated contract settlement, ending the threat of further disruption.

Rail service has been suspended after a washout on the rail line that connects to the Port of Halifax.

The ILWU Canada Longshore Caucus has rejected the tentative agreement recommended by the Federal Mediator, putting longshore workers back on the picket lines.

Operations to resume “as soon as possible” following tentative agreement between the BCMEA and the ILWU Canada.