Port of Montreal expected to open Monday

Hapag Lloyd is reporting that the Montreal Longshore Union (CUPE 375) and the Checkers Union (ILA) have agreed to end the strike at the Port of Montreal and to continue negotiations while working. The terminals in Montreal are expected to open Monday, August 24, 2020.

It will take some weeks to clear the backlog of vessels and cargo in the terminals which were impacted because of this interruption. Both Railroads will need to re-adjust their networks to reinstate normal operations in Montreal while at the same time clear the backlogs in both Saint John and Halifax.

Prioritizing one container over another will not be practical and should be avoided as the Terminals strive to maximize efficiency as they work through the import stacks.
 The company request customers to continue to monitor our website for schedule updates or further updates on the status at the impacted vessels and ports (Saint John / Halifax / Montreal).

We are working very diligently through all the operational and labor issues to minimize the impact to our customers. We very much value your business and appreciate your patience during these challenging times.