July 3, 2023

Dear Valued Customer,

 Please note that as of July 1, 2023, container operations at all marine terminals in Vancouver, BC and Prince Rupert, BC are impacted by work action taking place by the ILWU. While both involved parties, the ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union) and the BCMEA (British Columbia Maritime Employers Association) continue negotiations, a tentative agreement has not been reached. 

 As situation is fluid, we urge you and your motor carrier to confirm any local rail and/or port limitations which may be put in place that could impact normal operations.  

 Additional information may also be obtained at:

• BCMEA negotiation website:  https://www.bcmeanegotiations.com
• The Port of Vancouver: https://www.portvancouver.com
• The Prince Rupert Port Authority: https://www.rupertport.com
• Canadian National Railway (CN): https://www.cn.ca/en/
• Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC): https://www.cpkcr.com
  

 OOCL is carefully monitoring the situation, and will communicate additional information when it becomes available.  

 We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to your business operation.

 Regards,

 OOCL Customer Service

1-888-388-6625

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