Canadian West Coast Maritime strike – ILWU and BCMEA negotiations

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foremen Local 514 (ILWU Local 514) have provided formal, written 72-hour notice of intended industry wide strike action against all BCMEA member companies (of which Maersk is a member), commencing on Monday, November 4 at or about 08:00 AM PT. For further BCMEA updates please refer to: https://www.bcmeanegotiations.com/updates/

Please find the following contingencies for operations connecting to or located in British Colombia:

Ocean update:

• Vancouver TP1 service:
  • The Maersk Leticia is currently working and will complete operations and depart on Sat Nov 2.
  • The Marcos V is due to arrive on Sunday Nov 3 and depart on Nov 6. It will likely not work unless negotiations are resolved prior. The Marcos will begin work as soon as negotiations are resolved and work resumed.
• Prince Rupert TP1 service:
  • The Brickell is currently working and will complete operations and depart on Sat Nov 2.
  • The San Felipe is due to arrive Monday Nov 4 and depart on Nov 6. We will postpone operations on San Felipe. It will begin work as soon as negotiations are resolved and work resumed.
• Surrey CASUR service:
  • The Seattle Express is not due to arrive until Nov 8. We will keep you updated on negotiations and whether they will impact this vessel and any others.

Rail update:

Please refer to notifications from CN and CP on rail reservations and impact to work for cargo outbound to BC West Coast.

• CN Rail: https://www.cn.ca/en/
• CPKC Rail: https://www.cpkcr.com/en

As the situation develops, we are in close contact with local officials and authorities as well as partners on the ground. We endeavor to keep you informed of any changes that may occur that could impact your supply chain with Maersk. If you have any further questions, please contact your local Maersk office or Maersk representative. They are standing by to help.

Thank you for your understanding during this time. We remain committed to supporting you and your business with your supply chain needs.