International Freight Bulletin: Week 33

Port Operations

Montreal

· Vessel berth wait time is averaging 3 days, rail dwell time is averaging 7 days

 Halifax

· Increased terminal congestion, rail dwell time is averaging 8 days

Prince Rupert

·Vessel berth wait time is averaging 3 days, Rail dwell time avg 13 days

Vancouver

· Vessel berth wait time is around 5.5 days, Rail dwell time avg 18 days

LA/Long Beach

· Vessel berth wait time is around 3.5 days, Rail dwell time is averaging 7 days

New York/New Jersey

· Vessel berth wait time is between 2 days, Rail dwell time is averaging 4 days

After extensive negotiations between CN/CPR and the TCRC, no agreement has been reached.

As a result, CN/CPR has issued a 72-hour lockout notice. All train movements within Canada will cease as of August 22 at 12:01 AM ET