The Canadian port strike has entered its third day with no signs of congestion so far.
Global Top Logistics Update: On the third day of strikes at Vancouver and Prince Rupert ports on Canada's west coast, there are minimal signs of congestion.
Initiated by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada, the strike appears to have been anticipated by global shipping companies, as there are currently few container ships in the region and some vessels have evidently diverted to ports south of the border.
The contract between ILWU and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association expired at the end of March, and the union aims to avoid a situation similar to that on the U.S. West Coast, where contract negotiations lasted over a year after the previous agreement expired in the first half of 2022.
In Vancouver's outer anchorages, numerous bulk carriers await berths, but there are no signs of a backlog of container ships, and the union has emphasized that it will continue to service cruise ships during the strike.
Meanwhile, at Prince Rupert Port, today's vessel tracking data shows minimal traffic flow with no vessel backups.
One-quarter of Canada's trade goods pass through Vancouver and Prince Rupert ports, equivalent to over $604 million worth of goods daily.
