# Port of Montreal announces indefinite strike

> The union announced an unlimited strike at the Port of Montreal, including the Contrecoeur terminal, starting April 26 at 7:00 a.m. The Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association said a slowdown over the prior two weeks had already built a growing port backlog.

- Date: 2021-04-22 · published 2021-04-22T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Canada · magnitude high
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/47621-port-of-montreal-announces-indefinite-strike
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

An indefinite stoppage at a major Canadian port means shipment backlogs and higher ocean freight costs, pressuring export logistics for grain and feed ingredients.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- oecgroup.ca: https://www.oecgroup.ca/en/important-notices/2021/04/23/port-of-montreal-announces-indefinite-strike/

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