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Canada’s major rail carriers have recovered from labor strife
CPKC and Canadian National say planning for a strike fueled the rapid turnaround from last month’s brief work stoppage.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Teamsters Canada railroad workers appeal binding arbitration order
While the union said government action stripped it of its right to collectively bargain, trains will keep running.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks
Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Labor board orders Canada’s railroads to resume operations Monday
While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 24, 2024 -
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Teamsters’ fresh strike notice adds to continuing Canadian rail turmoil
The union delivered a 72-hour strike notice to Canadian National on Friday, while a work stoppage at CPKC remains ongoing.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Canadian National to resume operations, CPKC stoppage continues
The union and representatives from both railroads are meeting this morning to continue negotiations.
By Larry Avila • Updated Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Canada’s major rail carriers shut down
With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Shippers, industry groups urge resolution ahead of Canada rail strike
Some organizations are calling for the government to act if the contract stalemate can't be resolved soon.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption
The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says a shutdown of Canadian railroad networks will lead to a dearth in trucking activity.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Canada rail strike, lockouts slated to start Thursday
The Teamsters delivered a strike notice over the weekend, while Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City said they would lock out employees.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Canada rail embargoes intensify ahead of potential stoppage
The latest action by CN impacts U.S. originating intermodal railcars destined for Canada, while CPKC will discontinue domestic reefer shipments.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Canada’s major rail carriers begin shipping embargoes
CPKC and Canadian National Railway have stopped shipments of hazardous goods ahead of potential work stoppage.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption
Soon after regulators said any labor action would be legal as early as Aug. 22, CPKC threatened to lock out some workers.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Canadian National, CPKC to resume contract talks with Teamsters
Representatives from the railroads and union agreed to meet Wednesday as a potential strike looms.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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DOT Secretary Buttigieg highlights federal aid’s impact on supply chains
“Our supply chains are stronger, are more resilient, than they were three-and-a-half years ago,” he said during a keynote address Wednesday.
By David Taube • July 24, 2024 -
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Deep DiveHow a Canada railroad workers’ strike could affect supply chains
Logistics managers have been making contingency plans since at least May, when the threat of disruption escalated.
By Larry Avila • July 24, 2024 -
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Supply chain data-sharing leader promoted in federal multimodal office
Andrew Petrisin, creator of the DOT's Freight Logistics Optimization Works program, has been named deputy assistant secretary.
By Colin Campbell • July 11, 2024 -
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How Hurricane Beryl is impacting logistics operations in Houston
Although most cargo services have resumed, carriers are now working through the ensuing backlog.
By Kelly Stroh , Alejandra Carranza , Larry Avila , David Taube • July 10, 2024 -
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Canadian border agents ratify labor deal
The new agreement for the more than 9,000 represented employees runs through June 2026.
By Larry Avila • July 8, 2024 -
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Canada rail workers keep window open for strike
The Teamsters union division voted to re-authorize labor action as it awaits a government ruling that would permit it.
By Larry Avila • July 1, 2024 -
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Port of Nevada opens inland intermodal yard
The site provides service to the Port of Oakland on Union Pacific’s network and is expected to improve inland shipping.
By Larry Avila • June 24, 2024 -
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Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4
Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.
By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024 -
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Deep Dive // Baltimore bridge collapseThe Port of Baltimore is reopened from the bridge collapse. How much cargo will return?
With wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse removed, leaders are bullish on the port’s ability to retain customers.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024 -
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CPKC’s next distribution center to aid automotive growth
The railroad expects the 30-acre facility will help it move finished vehicles more efficiently.
By Larry Avila • June 12, 2024 -
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Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government
The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.
By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024
