Congestion at the Port of Montreal 2010-07-28

As a result of the labour interruption at the Port of Montreal
as announced last week, there is severe congestion at the port to pickup containers. Trucks can be seen in a line approximately 3 km long on rue Notre Dame and waiting times are estimated at 4 hours or more.

This congestion is mostly affecting export shipments and European imports. Imports from Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent are not currently affected. There is no indication how long the congestion will last however the situation is expected to improve once the backlogs are cleared out. 

Milgram will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as it unfolds. Please do not hesitate to contact your client services representative if you require further information.