Federal ministry’s study expected to focus on how Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra would affect grain shippers
Transport Canada is reviewing the proposed acquisition of Viterra by Bunge in addition to a simultaneous review being conducted by the Competition Bureau. “In order to ensure that we have fair competition at Canada’s ports, the Government of Canada is launching a review of the proposed acquisition of grain handler Viterra Limited by Bunge Limited, […] Read moreTag Archives Port of Vancouver — page 2
Grain export surge keeps Vancouver port busy
Wheat accounted for 7.86 million tonnes, or nearly half, of the volume moved through the port in the first half of 2023
There was a huge surge in grain volumes moved through Port of Vancouver terminals in the first half of 2023. Exports more than doubled compared to the same period in 2022, with 16.36 million tonnes shipped, up from 7.94 million tonnes. “We’re very pleased that this happened,” said Victor Pang, interim president of the Vancouver […] Read more
West coast dock workers revoke strike notice
VANCOUVER (Reuters) — Dock workers on Canada’s Pacific coast said they have revoked a strike notice issued for Saturday after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau directed a crisis meeting to pursue all options to ensure the stability of supply chains as he stressed the critical role of port operations. The strike notice revoked had been issued […] Read more
Tentative agreement reached in port strike
A tentative agreement has been reached between the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union. The four-year deal is subject to ratification by both parties. Details of the agreement are not being released. “The BCMEA recognizes and regrets the significant impact this labour disruption has had on the economy, businesses, […] Read more
Nutrien cuts output as Canada port strike drags on
(Reuters) – The world’s biggest fertilizer producer Nutrien Ltd. cut production on Tuesday, citing the impact of an 11-day-old strike in Canada’s Pacific ports whose cost has now ballooned to an estimated $5.5 billion. Some 7,500 dock workers represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) walked off on July 1 after failing to […] Read more
Pork sector calls for essential service status amid port strike
Many Canadian pork processing plants set to close in the next few weeks could end up with a backlog of unsold meat products, which may lead to "millions of dollars in losses across agriculture very quickly," according to the release.
Port strike affects container shipments
Clause 87.7 of the Canada Labour Code states longshore workers must continue to provide the services they normally provide to "ensure the tie-up, let-go and loading of grain vessels at licensed terminal and transfer elevators, and the movement of the grain vessels in and out of a port." But the clause mentions nothing about container movement at container facilities.
Grain exports escape strike damage
About 12,000 federal employees represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada went on strike April 19, including port workers.
Feds approve container port
Many of Canada’s crops are transported to overseas markets in containers, including half of its lentils, one-quarter of its peas and all its special crops.
Feds approve Vancouver container port
Many of Canada’s crops are transported to overseas markets in containers, including half of its lentils, one-quarter of its peas and all its special crops.
