Dear Valued Customer,

Please note that on October 31^st, 2024, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) provided a 72-hour written strike notice to the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). The BCMEA reciprocated by serving the ILWU a 72-hour coastwise lockout notice.   

Based on this situation, effective today, November 4^th 16:30 PST, all ocean Marine Terminals in British Columbia are impacted with no operations taking place. 

As rail service to these locations is also impacted, please refer to the respective rail provider on any detailed receiving restrictions that may be in place:

• Canadian National Railway (CN): https://www.cn.ca/en/
• Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC): https://www.cpkcr.com

In addition, information regarding negotiations and port specific details may also be obtained at:

• BCMEA negotiation website:  https://www.bcmeanegotiations.com/updates/
• The Port of Vancouver: https://www.portvancouver.com
• The Prince Rupert Port Authority: https://www.rupertport.com

As the situation remains fluid, we encourage you to contact the respective rail and terminal locations prior to arranging any trucking for your cargo.

OOCL continues to monitor the situation and will communicate additional information when it becomes available.  

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

Regards,

1-888-388-6625

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