# Canadian shippers urge Ottawa to act as Montreal port talks hit impasse | Journal of Commerce

> Contract talks for longshore workers at the Port of Montreal have stalled, with the union's chief negotiator saying employers have not yet made an offer on a new pay package. Canadian shippers are urging Parliament to take a more active role as a strike deadline approaches.

- Date: 2023-12-08 · published 2023-12-08T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Canada · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/32733-canadian-shippers-urge-ottawa-to-act-as-montreal-port-talks-hit-impasse-journal
- Commodities: [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md), [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

A strike at Montreal would disrupt Canadian grain, oilseed and container exports through a major eastern port. That could delay shipments and add freight costs, supporting Canadian basis and export freight.

## Read by commodity

- CANMEAL: bullish ▲
- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- joc.com: https://www.joc.com/article/canadian-shippers-urge-ottawa-to-act-as-montreal-port-talks-hit-impasse-5241393

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