Customer Advisory: ILWU (Canada West Coast) – Update 6
Dear Valued Customer,
Pursuant to our earlier notice regarding labor developments in Canada, the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) have received communication from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada that the ILWU Longshore Caucus approved the tentative deal proposed by the senior federal mediator and ratified by the BCMEA on July 13, 2023. The next step is to send the tentative deal to a ratification by the ILWU voting membership next week.
Therefore, there will be a stop work meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 25 at 08:00 shift for all Locals, with the voting membership anticipated on Thursday, July 27. The voting outcome is expected to be communicated on July 28 or thereafter.
To remain current on relevant developments regarding labor negotiations in this region, please refer to:
As the environment remains fluid, we strongly encourage you, and your vendor to contact the respective ocean and rail facilities for any restrictions prior to dispatching any container transport.
For the most updated operating vessel schedules, please refer to the below ocean terminals:
Vancouver
PNW1 calling Deltaport and PNW2 & PNW3 calling Vanterm - GCT Canada Vessel Schedule - GCT Canada (globalterminalscanada.com)
PNW4 calling Centerm - Vessel & Berth Schedule - DP World Canada
Prince Rupert
PNW4 & PCN1 calling DP World - Vessel & Berth Schedule - DP World Canada
Rail providers:
OOCL is closely monitoring this situation, and will continue to provide relevant updates as they become available.
Regards,
OOCL Customer Service
1-888-388-6625
