The work stoppage will affect all container and dry bulk terminals, with several terminals closing, including Cast, Maisonneuve, Racine, Viau, Logistec terminals in Montreal and Contrecœur, and Lantic. During this period, no rail, ship, or truck services will be provided at these locations. However, liquid bulk handling, Oceanex service at the Bickerdike terminal, and the Viterra grain terminal will remain operational.

The strike is part of a series of labor actions since the expiration of the longshore workers’ collective agreement on December 31, 2023, which has had far-reaching economic implications for Canada. The Port of Montreal, the largest in Québec and second-largest in Canada, serves 110 million people across Québec, Ontario, and the American Midwest. Various sectors, including manufacturing, automotive, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and construction, depend on the port’s operations.

If you have any questions on your North American supply chain, please contact your Woodland representative or reach out to our team here.