Port of Montreal operations normal this weekend

Port of Montreal is reporting "business as usua"l this weekend.

Activities at the Termont and MGTP container terminals (Cast, Maisonneuve, Racine and Viau terminals) in the Port of Montreal will resume as normal over the weekend. Operations will recommence on Saturday, August 1 at 7: 00 a.m. at the four Termont and MGTP terminals listed above. Also, the truck gates will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2. This means that all Port of Montreal terminals will be operating during the weekend.

Strike notice for Viau and Maisonneuve terminals only: Monday, August 3 to Friday, August 7

A new strike notice was sent by the Longshoremen Union to the Maritime Employers Association. This stoppage will affect longshoring and mooring activities at the Termont container terminals, namely the Maisonneuve and Viau terminals. It will be effective on Monday, August 3 at 7:00 a.m. through to Friday, August 7 at 6:59 a.m. Not affected by this situation are the MGTP container terminals (Cast and Racine terminals) as well as all other Port of Montreal terminals.

The Montreal Port Authority is concerned about this situation, as Port activities are essential to keep the economy running smoothly and, in some cases, to ensure public health and safety. A prolonged stoppage or slowdown in port operations is unwelcome, not only for the logistics and supply chain but also for the businesses and citizens who benefit from the movement of goods. We are therefore closely monitoring the situation and look forward to workers’ employer, the Maritime Employees Association, and the Union to reach an agreement promptly.