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Strike disruption warning for the Port of VancouverStrike disruption warning for the Port of Vancouver

A truck drivers strike could cause major disruption at the Port of Vancouver Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) warn.

Marcus Hand, Editor

February 26, 2014

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The United Truckers Association have voted for a 48 hour strike starting on 26 February and issued a strike notice to the port authority.

“It is feared that the strike, which follows a one day protest in October 2013, will impact the port’s reputation as a reliable and competitive gateway,” ISS said. “Operators in the port are also mindful of industrial action by truckers in 2005 which caused a six week shut down and estimated losses of CAD800m.”

A further two-day strike is a possibility causing continued impact to loading operations.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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