Information:
Further to our earlier news flash pertaining to Ottawa mandating binding arbitration to resolve B.C. and Montreal port shutdowns, we expect a 2-week delay in vessel berthing at port once the strike has been lifted and operations have resumed.
Port Operations:
Montreal
· Vessel berth wait time is averaging 1.5 days, rail dwell time is averaging 8 days
Halifax
· Vessel berth wait time is averaging 2.5 days, rail dwell time is averaging 13 days
Prince Rupert
· Vessel berth wait time is averaging 3.5 days, Rail dwell time avg 11 days
Vancouver
· Vessel berth wait time is averaging 4.5 days, Rail dwell time avg 9.5 days
LA/Long Beach
· Vessel berth wait time is around 3 days, Rail dwell time is averaging 6 days
New York/New Jersey
· Vessel berth wait time is averaging 3.5 days, Rail dwell time avg 4 days