Canadian Pacific Rail – Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) - Situation Update #3
Dear Valued Customer,
On Monday, May 28th, the Minister of Labour tabled a motion for back to work legislation, and debate is expected to continue today in Parliament. It is anticipated that the Bill will proceed through the Parliamentary process with Royal Assent to invoke closure by Thursday, May 31st. CPR operations will be gradually restored.
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CPR Update
CP May 28th Bulletin
CPR has declared Force Majeure effective May 23rd, 2012.
As of May 23rd, 2012 CPR has stopped the clock on all import storage calculations. No charges will be assessed until operations resume.
CP Intermodal Terminal Updates
Montreal - Lachine – extensive delay
Toronto - CP Vaughan – no picket line with moderate delay
Edmonton - CP Edmonton – picket line with moderate delay
Vancouver - VIF – blocked, including to CP employees
CP Obico, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg – normal
Gateway update
Montreal - Marine terminals remain fluid. Truck services provided between Montreal and Toronto where possible. Intermodal and cross-border cargo awaits CPR operation resumption.
Vancouver - Marine terminals remain fluid and engaged with CPR on recovery plan. Daily conference call among all stakeholders remains in effect.
Vessel update
TransAtlantic Imports
OOCL Montreal 212W – arrived May 28th - vessel in operation
Ottawa Express 011W – ETA May 31st – as per schedule
TransAtlantic Exports
OOCL Montreal 212E – ETD May 31st – as per schedule
Ottawa Express 011E – ETD June 3rd – as per schedule
TransPacific Imports
Dalian Express 071E – ETA May 29th – as per schedule
Houston Express 043E – ETA May 30th – as per schedule
TransPacific Exports
Colombo Express 045W – ETD May 30th – as per schedule
Dalian Express 071W – ETD June 1st – as per schedule
Houston Express 043W – ETD June 5th – delayed one day
All OOCL detention and demurrage charges will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
We appreciate your understanding and patience with this issue which is beyond OOCL’s control. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available. Feel free to contact your OOCL Customer Service Representative at 1-888-388-6625 or Sales Representative at 1-888-888-6625.
