International Freight Bulletin: Week 49

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