Businesses are poised to continue bringing in larger volumes of goods through the end of the year, which is normally a quieter time for the ports.

The group consists of 40 companies, and was originally founded by e-commerce giant Amazon, outdoor recreation retailer Patagonia, and German coffee chain Tchibo.

The coalition is hoping to have zero or near-zero emission technologies make up 5-10% of the maritime industry's fuel and energy sources by 2030.

The ILA and USMX have until January 15, 2025 to avert a second East and Gulf Coast strike, just days before the start of the next presidential administration.

The demonstrations have also interrupted commercial activity in Maputo, and raised concerns about further delays to a $20 billion natural gas export project.

The technology works by dragging air across each sail's surface, and then through small perforations to generate lift and propulsion.

MacKinnon said that the ongoing stoppages at the Port of Montreal and in British Columbia have significantly impacted the country's supply chains.

The Panama Canal Authority recently moved to a long-term booking system for shipping slots, which has made it easier to forecast transit demand months in advance.

The West has stepped up efforts to crack down on tankers transporting Russian oil.

The Montreal offer would have boosted average dockworker compensation to more than C$200,000 per year.