Emergency Congestion Surcharge Implemented at Montreal Port

Following last month's strike, congestion at the Port of Montreal has increased dramatically, resulting in delays and pressure to collect containers before the end of the standard five-day free storage period. Due to the necessity of creating space, carriers are now implementing emergency surcharge fee of up to $400 USD for all containers not removed during the free storage time frame, a charge that took effect for all cargo discharged on or after September 13th. 

It is still recommended that cargo be diverted to ports other than Montreal to mitigate this congestion and avoid any potential fees. Contact your freight forwarder to discover alternative routes for your shipments. 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.