Negotiations between the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Canada’s Longshore Division have stalled, resulting in strikes at ports across Western Canada. Twenty-nine ports began stalling operations on June 30, with the most notable ports including Vancouver and Prince Rupert. These two ports are responsible for the movement of over 20% of United States trade. Around $19 billion worth of goods are floating off these two ports, with 289,700 containers not able to be unloaded from vessels. The strikes result in congestion and delays, and shippers incur late fees that will most likely get passed onto consumers.
See "Ports in Western Canada strike due to unsuccessful contract negotiations", Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, July 5, 2023