Trade Alerts

North American Port Status Update Canadian Port Status Update Port of Montreal: Union files 72-hour strike notice Two terminals at the Port of Montreal could…

The following message was issued by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) on Wednesday, September 25, 2024: No Talks Set with One Week Before…

The following message was issued by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) on Friday, September 20, 2024: Carriers Announce Disruption Surcharges for USEC Cargo…

Here’s what you need to know: The CARM cutover period, required for CBSA to migrate the old system to the new, will extend from October…

On September 13, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued the following statement concerning timelines of the China Tariff increases on $18 billion worth…

October 1, 2024, is the date set by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) to begin a strike if a new labour contract is not agreed…

The following message was issued by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) on Monday, September 16, 2024: Air Canada and ALPA Reach Tentative Agreement…

Air Canada advised on Tuesday, September 10 that it is finalizing contingency plans to suspend most of its operations in advance of a potential strike…

On September 3, 2024, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 514 communicated to the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) that it has a…

Contract negotiations between Air Canada and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) have been ongoing since June 2023. Federal conciliation ended on August 26, 2024,…

The following message was issued by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) on Thursday, August 29, 2024: Train Movements in Canada Close to Normal,…

The federal government intends to apply a 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China, effective October 15, 2024. The…