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Montreal's Maritime Employers Association locked out longshoremen on November 10 after members rejected an offer, and Vancouver dockworkers were on strike. Canadian National and CPKC stopped accepting export containers, though agri-bulk cargo was still moving.
Container shutdowns at Canada's two largest ports slow containerised agri-food exports and add to freight costs. Bulk grain flows continue, so the impact on grain prices is moderate.
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