News / Carriers start diverting ships from Canada’s strike-hit west coast ports

Ocean carriers are closely watching developments in the 10-day Canadian west coast port strike before finalising network changes, although some service alterations have begun.

Although talks between the employers, British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA), and the ILWU were reported to have resumed at the weekend, under the auspices of federal mediators, the two sides look as far apart as ever from agreeing a new labour contract.

According to this morning’s eeSea data, four container vessels bound for Vancouver have changed their ...