Port Metro Vancouver hit by strike

Industrial action by truck drivers serving Port Metro Vancouver in Canada is expected to severely impact the port.

A strike notice has been issued to the port authority by the United Truckers Association, who have voted for a 48 hour strike commencing Wednesday 26^th February.  While not all drivers are members of the association, the result is likely to be a complete disruption in trucking and drayage operations, with the possibility of further action, after the initial two-days, further affecting loading operations.

Port Metro Vancouver is comprised of nearly 30 deep-sea and domestic marine terminals and the latest figures for 2013 report that it handled 135m tonnes of cargo, a record for the port, representing 19% of Canada’s overall trade. The growth reflected the strength of the Canadian economy, international trade development and domestic infrastructure developments.