Trade Regulation Updates

Port of Montreal Labor Action Update

September 27, 2024

The Maritime Employers Association has received notice that the Longshoremen’s Union of the Port of Montreal has opted to engage in a three-day strike beginning as early as 7:00 AM on Monday, September 30th, and potentially running through 6:59 AM on Thursday, October 3rd. 

This is a courtesy notice to inform you that dockage services at select ports, including rail, ship, and truck services, will be suspended during that period.

The affected terminals are:

  • Viau
  • Maisonneuve

Other Port of Montreal terminals will remain in operation.

Please see the release from the union and the update from the Port of Montreal for further details.