Canadian Rail Workers Call Off Strike, CIRB Imposed Binding Arbitration

The Canadian rail strike that disrupted operations at Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has come to a temporary halt due to government intervention. The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) forced the companies and the union, Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, into arbitration – an order the union challenged on Friday. Although rail … Continued

Railway Strike Forces Worldwide Logistics Group to Implement Emergency Measures

In response to the unprecedented rail stoppage caused by the ongoing strike at Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railways, Worldwide Logistics Group is stepping up to ensure its customers’ supply chains remain intact. CN and CPKC locked out nearly 9,300 workers after midnight on Thursday after deals fell through with the … Continued

Terminal Operations Report

During this unprecedented time dealing with extreme conditions at ports, Worldwide Logistics Group continues to keep customers informed. Here is an update on conditions at North American terminals. Please contact us if you need more information. LAX/LGB Terminal: 35 ships are at anchor awaiting berths as of last Friday, February 12; two less than from … Continued

CN Update on Track Washout, Derailment and Blockades 

Track Washout: CN has reported that the track that had washed out earlier in the week from river flooding is now repaired and service has resumed back to normal. The washout had impacted traffic between Jackson, MS and Mobile, AL. Derailment: CN has also reported that service has now resumed near the town of Emo, Ontario where a derailment occurred earlier … Continued