Author: Rachael Parkins

In response to potential railway strikes, M-O has developed an action plan to help our customers prepare in advance. Below, you’ll find the current shipping ingate cut-off dates for units to arrive before any possible labor disruptions. Please ensure that pickup appointments are scheduled by 3:00 PM on the specified cut-off dates to allow enough time for your shipments to be ingated. Note that these dates may change as the situation evolves, and we will provide updates as needed.

Additionally, M-O will be placing an embargo on all LTL Temperature-Controlled and Hazardous Materials cargo across our network, effective August 15, 2024. Limited temperature-controlled truckload services to Western Canada will be available on a spot-quote basis. LTL services from Brampton and Montreal to Atlantic Canada will incur OTR Surcharge pricing and will also be subject to availability.

To view the current M-O Rail Strike Plan, please click here.

Please note that delays in order entry and tracking may be possible due to a temporary system issue. Our IT department is actively executing the fix as per their established action plan. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will monitor the situation closely, providing any updates as they become available.

Please note that service delays are expected on shipments into and out of Newfoundland and Labrador as they observe Regatta Day on August 7, 2024. Delays may continue throughout the week as any backlogs are addressed. We will continue to monitor the impact and will provide further updates as they become available.

Please note that evacuations and highway closures caused by the wildfire near Jasper National Park have resulted in delays for volumes moving in and out of Vancouver. Rail operations in the affected area have been stopped, and trains are being diverted and staged until service can resume. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide further updates as soon as we have more information on the expected duration of these delays.

Please note that the previously reported service issues have been resolved. While minor delays might still occur as we address any remaining backlog, we appreciate your ongoing patience and understanding.

As reported earlier this morning, Crowdstrike has identified a global issue which has impacted connectivity to some of our key services. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your continued support as our teams work to restore these services. We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available.

Please be advised that CN will be conducting system updates affecting gate operations on July 14, 2024, between 03:00 and 06:00 EST. During this period, delays may occur at the following locations:

– Brampton
– Malport
– Calgary
– Edmonton
– Vancouver
– Winnipeg
– Saskatoon

We appreciate your understanding and will keep a close watch on the situation, providing updates as they become available.

Please note that there may be delays in both inbound and outbound shipments next week due to our terminal closures on Monday, July 1st, 2024, in observance of Canada Day. Regular services are expected to resume on July 2nd, 2024. 

Please note that service delays may be possible from June 20, 2024 to July 20, 2024  as a result of construction in the downtown core affecting the main access to the St. Johns Pier. We will continue to monitor this situation closely and provide more detailed updates as they become available. 

Please note that there may be delays in both inbound and outbound shipments across Montreal next week due to our terminal closure on Monday, June 24th, 2024, in observance of the St. Baptiste Holiday. Regular services are expected to resume on June 25th, 2024.