The Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602 sent this bulletin to members:
As of 00:01, August 22, 2024, both Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have officially locked out their unionized workforces representing conductors, locomotive engineers, yard workers, and rail traffic controllers.
To help alleviate pressures caused by the TCRC labour disruptions, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding marine carriers, freight forwarders (FF), and importers/brokers of the following contingencies.
It is imperative that Trade Chain Partners communicate effectively within the trade community to ensure accurate and timely submission of cargo reports and amendments. This will prevent further delays and allow for the movement of cargo throughout the process. In an attempt to minimize trade chain disruptions, the CBSA advises the following:
- Marine carriers should not transmit the Conveyance Arrival Certification Message (CACM) until such time that the marine carrier has received confirmation that the vessel will be berthing and discharging, as scheduled.
- Ensure that all Advanced Commercial Information (ACI) reporting including cargo and conveyance (Cargo Control Documents), Electronic House Bills, House Bill Closed Messages and EDI release requests are on file accurately, ensuring that any port codes or sublocation codes are revised, as required.
- Ensure that all stakeholders communicate any conveyance and cargo revisions in a timely manner, keeping all trade chain partners apprised prior to the conveyance arrival.
- The freight forwarder industry ensures that they have received release messaging, in addition to a deconsolidation notice, when release is expected.
Information regarding marine cargo reporting requirements are outlined in Memorandum D3-5-1 Marine Pre-load/Pre-arrival and Reporting Requirements. Freight forwarder Electronic House Bill requirements are outlined in Memorandum D3-3-1: Freight forwarder pre-arrival and reporting requirements.
CPMA will keep members updated as the situation evolves.
