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The conclusion of Montreal’s long-running labor dispute with its longshore union will coincide with expiring contracts at other East Coast ports.

A surge in replenishment activity in the US could turbocharge container shipping demand, while a wholesale return of container ships to Red Sea and Suez Canal transits would have a far-reaching market impact, speakers on a panel sponsored by the carrier said Wednesday.

As a result of that heightened overcapacity, spot rates on the trade lane are at their lowest since February while exports to the US East Coast fell sharply in October.

The delivery giant is targeting full U.S. implementation for the wide-ranging overhaul by the end of 2027.

The brand manufacturer aimed to get ahead of potential problems by adding 1.5 weeks of inventory at retailers, which normally hold four weeks’ worth of goods.

The carrier’s first direct service to Halifax comes as Canada looks to pivot its trade networks and as low water levels affect Montreal’s container business.

The consortium of nine liner carriers has launched its first product to facilitate the adoption of electronic bills of lading and other digital standards it is developing.

The carrier’s first direct service to Halifax comes as Canada looks to pivot its trade networks and as low water levels affect Montreal’s container business.

The company is using a unified distribution model in Texas, which could eventually expand nationwide.

‘Spectacular’ growth at the Persian Gulf terminal has brought forward expansion plans that will increase handling capacity by almost 50%.