Three day partial strike begins at Port of Montreal

First day of partial strike at the Port of Montreal has paralysed 40% of total container handling capacity and is likely to result in a 10% drop in total cargo volumes according to the Montreal Port Authority (MPA).

The 10% prediction is based on past data as both the Viau and Maisonnueve terminals, operated by Termont, has closed due to the three-day partial strike by members of the CUPE Longshoremen’s Union, Local 375.

Julie Gascon, president and CEO of the MPA, said: “This situation deprives our customers and partners of 40% of container handling capacity on the St. Lawrence at a crucial time, when both import and export holiday cargo must transit through the Port of Montreal.