Please note that delays are expected on Oceanex and Marine Atlantic deliveries into Newfoundland due to the bad weather conditions. Customers can expect delays between 24-48 hours, as we work through backlog once the units are released to us. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide any updates as they become available.
Please note that customers can expect delays between 24-48 hours, as there will be no pick-ups or deliveries from our Montreal terminal due to a power outage. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide any updates as they become available.
Please note that delays of up to 24 hours may still be possible, as the Confederation Bridge remains closed due to high winds and snowfall. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide any updates as they become available.
Please note that delays of up to 24 hours may be possible, due to high winds resulting in the current closure of the Confederation Bridge. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide any updates as they become available.
Please note that delays of 24-48 hours may be possible for Oceanex shipments into NL due to strong winds and snowfall.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide any updates as they become available.
Please note that due to highway closures and hazardous road conditions, our services are being impacted through Eastern Ontario and Quebec on both inbound and outbound shipments. We will continue to monitor and provide updates as they become available.
Please note that due to snowfall and poor visibility, areas surrounding Ottawa may be impacted by delays of up to 24 hours. We will monitor and provide updates as we are made aware.
Please note that M-O is actively monitoring the progression of Tropical Storm Nicole, and will continue to provide any updates for possible delays in NS, NB and PEI.
Please note that on November 11, terminals in NL, NS, PEI, NB, BC, and AB will be closed for the observance of Remembrance Day.
Please note that the Confederation Bridge has restricted certain classes of vehicles from crossing until the current high wind situation changes. We are anticipating delays into PEI of approximately 24 hours at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide any updates as they become available.
Please note that delays may be possible in Calgary, as they are currently experiencing a heavy snowfall which is expected to continue into the evening. We will continue to monitor and update as new information becomes available.
Due to a potential winter storm in the Canadian Prairies, delays are possible for freight moving throughout this area, particularly the Calgary region. We will continue to monitor and update as information becomes available.
On Monday, October 10th, 2022, we celebrate the Canadian Thanksgiving Holiday and Harvest festival.
Our terminals Coast to Coast will be closed for all pickups and deliveries.
On behalf of the entire team at Maritime-Ontario, we wish you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Atlantic Canada
Sydney
Pickup and delivery service has resumed.
Please note that service to remote municipalities in Cape Breton may still be impacted due to the conditions in the area.
Charlottetown
Pickup and delivery service has resumed.
Note: Service to remote municipalities in PEI may still be impacted with further delays due to the conditions in the area.
Atlantic Canada
Sydney
Power and communications were restored this past weekend. We have resumed pickup and delivery operations in the region. Please note that service to remote municipalities in Cape Breton may still be impacted due to the conditions in the area. We are anticipating a 24 hour delay as we clear through the backlog.
Dartmouth
We are fully staffed and operational for all Pickups and Deliveries.
Charlottetown
We have resumed regular P&D operations.
Note: Service to remote municipalities in PEI may still be impacted with further delays due to the conditions in the area.
Newfoundland & Labrador
We have resumed regular P&D Operations.
Note: Cities along Newfoundland’s west coast may still face further delays as clean up efforts continue.
Atlantic Canada
Sydney
Please be advised that due to power outages our Terminal remains closed for all pickups and deliveries. We will resume operations once communication and power have been restored.
Dartmouth
We are fully staffed and operational for all Pickups and Deliveries.
Charlottetown
We have resumed regular P&D operations.
Note: Service to remote municipalities in PEI may still be impacted with further delays due to the conditions in the area.
Newfoundland & Labrador
We have resumed regular P&D Operations.
Note: Cities along Newfoundland’s west coast may still face further delays as clean up efforts continue.
Atlantic Canada
Sydney
Please be advised that due to power outages our Terminal remains closed for all pickups and deliveries. We will resume operations once communication and power have been restored.
Dartmouth
We are focusing all our resources to clear through the backlog of deliveries serviced through the Dartmouth Terminal. As a result we are still anticipating a 24-48 hour delay due to the closures.
Charlottetown
We were advised this morning that power has been restored to the Terminal. Our teams are now working to prioritize pickups & deliveries. We are forecasting 48-72 hour delays as we work to clear through the backlog. Service to remote cities in PEI may still be impacted due to the conditions in the area.
Newfoundland & Labrador
We are resuming all pickup and delivery operations across the island. Cities along Newfoundland’s west coast that have been heavily impacted by the storm may face further delays as clean up efforts continue.
Atlantic Canada
Please be advised that due to power outages in NS and PEI our terminals in Sydney NS, and Charlottetown PEI will be closed for all pickups and deliveries. We will resume operations once communication and power have been restored.
Update: 09:34 09/28/22 – Power has just been restored to our Dartmouth Terminal. We are focusing all resources now on recovery efforts. Please anticipate 24-72 hour delays as we clear through the backlog.
Newfoundland & Labrador
We are resuming all pickup and delivery operations across the island. Cities along Newfoundland’s west coast that were heavily impacted by the storm may face further delays as clean up efforts continue.
Atlantic Canada
Please be advised that due to power outages in NS and PEI our terminals in Sydney NS, Charlottetown PEI and Dartmouth NS will be closed for all pickups and deliveries. We will resume operations once communication and power have been restored.
Newfoundland & Labrador
We are resuming all pickup and delivery operations across the island. Cities along Newfoundland’s west coast that were heavily impacted by the storm may face further delays as clean up efforts continue.
Atlantic Canada
Please be advised that due to power outages in NS and PEI our terminals in Sydney NS, Charlottetown PEI and Dartmouth NS will be closed for all pickups and deliveries. We will resume operations once communication and power have been restored.
Newfoundland & Labrador
With Marine Atlantic closures and postponed Oceanex departures our service across Newfoundland will face delays this week. All cargo moving to and from the island will be impacted.
Please note that Hurricane Fiona is expected to approach parts of Atlantic Canada late Friday, September 23 into Saturday, September 24.
In preparation for the storm, CN will:
-Halt all local switching and mainline carload trains in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia from Friday, September 23 at 18:00 to Saturday, September 24 at 18:00
-Close the gates and halt operations at the Port of Halifax, Halifax intermodal Terminal and Moncton Intermodal Terminal between Friday, September 23 at 18:00 to Saturday, September 24 at 18:00
Train departures are expected to be delayed 48-72 hours, and currently the Friday night train departure has been cancelled.
These plans are subject to change based on weather and track conditions, and we will continue to monitor and communicate additional information as it is made available.
Please note that delays of 24-48 hours in and out of BC may be possible due to washout conditions requiring repairs to tracks. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Please note that due to Hurricane Fiona the Marine Atlantic anticipates cancelling ferry sailings between Port aux Basques, N.L., and North Sydney, N.S., between Friday September 23 and Sunday September 25. As a result, delays are expected, but we will continue to monitor and provide updates as they become available.
Please note that for safety due to high winds The Confederation Bridge has been temporarily closed, with the anticipation to reopen to traffic later this evening. This will affect any pickups and deliveries requiring this route. We will continue to provide any updates once they become available.
Please note that due to high winds and rough waters, there may be delays with Oceanex shipments over the coming weekend. We will continue to provide any updates once they become available.
Please note that there may be delays of 24-48 hours into Western Canada due to volumes and the Labour Day short week.
We will provide any updates once they become available.
Please note that due to the power interruption at M-O’s Vancouver terminal, the scheduling of pickups and the dispatch of drivers could also be affected. At the moment, service has not been restored, and we will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Please note that due to an unscheduled power interruption, M-O’s Vancouver terminal may experience some delays in status updates. At the moment our teams are working to restore power to the facility, and we will provide updates as they become available.
Please note that due to the observance of Regata Day in St. John’s Newfoundland, there will be no deliveries in this Province today.
Please note that due to a train derailment in Halifax, NS, there will be an additional 24-48 hour delay.
At this time, no timeline for resolution has been provided. We are currently working on contingencies where possible, to mitigate customer delays. We will provide updates as more information is available.
Please note that on July 21st, CN engineers conducted a flash inspection which resulted in the removal of a track from service in Halifax, NS. This removal has caused delays of 48-72 hours, and while it is expected to take several days to complete the repairs, and there is no formal timeline for resolution, CN has stated that additional crews will be flown in to assist with the required work. We will continue to work with CN and update with any information as it is provided to us.
Thank you for your patience.
Please note that M-O’s Halifax region is currently experiencing rail delays due to an out of service CN track.
The track is currently under repair, and the required repairs could cause delays of up to 24-48 hours.
We hope to see improvements in the near future, and will update once service has been restored.
Please note that delays may be possible due to a recent CP derailment, resulting in an outage to both telephone and internet services at M-O’s Calgary terminal. At this time, no timeline for resolution has been provided. We will provide updates as more information is available.
Please note that a Rogers service interruption is severely impacting many regions across Canada. This will likely impact not only updates to customers but service as well.
Please note that due to Oceanex delays, Newfoundland is currently operating up to 24 hours behind schedule.
Please be advised that the following regions outside of Ottawa ON are still without power and have associated road closures making deliveries challenging.
The recent storm has caused power outages across the Ottawa area, including (but not limited to): Carleton Place, Almonte, everything east of Vars until Alexandria, all of the Merivale area, the South Keys area and Alta Vista.
The recent storm has caused power outages across the Ottawa area, including (but not limited to): Carleton Place, Almonte, everything east of Vars until Alexandria, all of the Merivale area, the South Keys area and Alta Vista.
Please note that Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for severe winter weather in southern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan mid-week, calling for heavy snow, strong winds and poor visibility in these regions before tracking into Northwest Ontario.
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Please note that the Montreal area is experiencing heavy snow causing hazardous road conditions, with more snow forecasted throughout the day tomorrow.
Please expect delays of 48-72 hours in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Calgary, Edmonton & Saskatoon due to extreme cold.
Please be aware that delays are possible in Ottawa & Montreal due to dangerous winter driving conditions. Thank you for your patience and please stay safe.
Please note that Newfoundland continues to operate at least 24 hours behind schedule due to another Oceanex weather delay.
Please note that Calgary is experiencing extremely cold temperatures that may impact service. We will provide updates as available.
Please note that the M-O Newfoundland terminal is operating approximately 24 hours behind schedule due to an Oceanex weather related delay. Thank you for your patience.
Please note that due to severe winter weather, CN has suspended service to Winnipeg for the next 48- 72 hours. M-O will not be picking up any fresh or frozen cargo destined for Winnipeg until further notice. We will provide updates as information is provided.
Please note that M-O will be closed on Monday February 21, 2022 in observance of the Family Day, Louis Riel, Heritage Day & Islander Day holidays.
Access to parts of the Ottawa/Gatineau region continue to be blocked due to the ongoing Freedom Convoy protests, with no estimation of when this area will reopen. We will continue to monitor this situation closely and will update as further information is received. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Please note that Montreal is experiencing winter weather conditions that are impacting pick ups and deliveries in the region; as such delays in this area may occur. Thank you for your patience. We will continue to update as further information is available.
Service Update: Atlantic Update: Confederation Bridge Closed in PEI & No Pickup or Delivery Service in Halifax Region due to power outages- February 18, 2022
Please note that a severe winter storm is expected to impact the GTA & Atlantic Canada beginning the evening of Thursday February 17, 2022 continuing through to Friday morning.
Access to parts of the Ottawa/Gatineau region continue to be blocked due to the ongoing Freedom Convoy protests, with no estimation of when this area will reopen. We will monitor this situation closely and will update as further information is received.
Please note that due to inclement weather we are experiencing 24 – 48 hour delays in the Halifax/Dartmouth region, as snow and freezing rain are affecting both CN and local terminal deliveries.
Access to parts of the Ottawa/Gatineau region continue to be blocked due to the ongoing Freedom Convoy protests, with no estimation of when this area will reopen.
Please note that a severe winter storm is impacting Atlantic Canada, causing freezing rain and heavy snowfall of 30-50 cm. Terminals in NB and PEI are closed with no pick ups and deliveries.
Please note that a severe winter storm is impacting Atlantic Canada, causing freezing rain and heavy snowfall of 30-50 cm. Terminals in NB and PEI are closed with no pick ups and deliveries.
Please be advised that we continue to experience delays across the country due to extreme cold, snow and ice.
Please note that a severe winter storm is expected to impact Atlantic Canada beginning the evening of Thursday February 3, 2022 continuing through to Friday night.
Access to parts of the Ottawa/Gatineau region continue to be blocked due to the ongoing Freedom Convoy protests, with no estimation of when this area will reopen.
Please note that a severe winter storm is expected to impact Central Canada beginning the afternoon of Wednesday February 2, 2022 and continuing through to Thursday night.
Please be advised that we are experiencing delays across the country due to extreme cold, snow and ice.
Access to parts of the Ottawa/Gatineau region have been blocked due to the Freedom Convoy protests, with no estimation of when this area will reopen.
All eastbound lanes of Highway 401 near Baltimore Road were closed early this morning due to a serious collision and have yet to reopen.
Please note that due to congestion from the recent storm we are experiencing delays of 24 hours in Brampton, Ottawa and Montreal.
Please note that due to the severe winter storms in the GTA and Ottawa regions, all pickups/deliveries in these areas will be suspended today, January 17, 2022.
Please note that we are expecting transit delays due to snow and freezing rain beginning in the Halifax region Friday January 14, 2022 and continuing through Monday January 17, 2022. Please anticipate 24-48 hour potential delays, depending on the severity of the system as it passes through the region. We will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.
Please note that snowfall volumes are impacting deliveries in Vancouver. We are experiencing 24-48 hour delays in this area.
Please note regular service in BC today has been cancelled due to severe road and weather conditions – we are unable to perform any pick-ups or deliveries as a result. It is important to note arrangements will be made to reschedule all pick-up and deliveries as soon as possible.
Please note that M-O has lifted the traffic embargo and regular service to the BC corridor has resumed as of Monday December 6, 2021.
Please note that effective immediately, M-O will be reinstating the embargo on all freight destined to Vancouver due to continued challenges with rain and mudslides in British Columbia.
We have recently received news that both CN and CP will resume a slow start up on the Vancouver corridor. Traffic staged on outbound lanes at origin will be moved first prior to any new intermodal traffic being accepted.
Please note that effective immediately, M-O will be placing an embargo on all freight destined to Vancouver due to the unfolding situation in British Columbia.
Please note that we are experiencing CN delays of 24-48 hours into Halifax at this time. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
CN crews have been working safely and diligently throughout the day to clean and repair multiple sites affected by the significant rainfall in British Columbia.
All intermodal and carload traffic northbound and eastbound from Vancouver, as well as traffic inbound to Vancouver from east/north of Kamloops is affected by this situation.
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Please note that due to port capacity challenges in Vancouver and congestion at the railyard in Brampton, inbound loads may be delayed 24-48 hours.
Please note that due to rail congestion we are anticipating delays of 48-72 hours both in and out of the Vancouver Region over the coming
Maritime-Ontario will be running operations as per usual on Thursday September 30, 2021
Please note that regular service in this area will resume this evening, Friday September 3rd.
Due to high winds the Confederation Bridge in PEI has been temporarily closed which may result in delays into and out of this region. We will continue to monitor and update as the situation changes.
Please be advised that there has been a derailment in Prescott Ontario, affecting the main line to Canada’s east Coast. We are currently experiencing delays into and out of this region as a result of this unfortunate incident. We will continue to provide updates as information is made available.
Please be advised that there is a potential Hurricane due to pass through Halifax, NS this coming Monday August 23, 2021. The severity of this system may affect pick ups/deliveries in this area. We will monitor and provide updates as this system evolves.
The industry continues to experience significant supply chain disruption due to the Wildfires burning in the interior of BC. The following information has been provided as of 12 pm July 6, 2021
The border between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick remains blocked in both directions on Wednesday morning, as residents on both sides of the border continue to protest Nova Scotia’s restrictions on travelers from New Brunswick.
Highway 40, Eastbound is currently closed to traffic in Montreal’s West Island, as work crews dismantle a crumbling traffic sign near the Morgan exit.
As of 10:43 am this morning the sign has been removed and they are expecting to get all lanes reopened by noon today.
Due to a mechanical failure that was identified on the Oceanex Connaigra during its return voyage from St. John’s to Montreal which required immediate repair before sailing to Newfoundland again, there will be a delay. We expect that the Oceanex Connaigra will return to service for the Saturday, June 5th scheduled sailing from Montreal.
ver the course of the last year, the employer of the longshoremen working at the Port of Montreal, the Maritime Employers Association (MEA), and the union representing those workers, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have been attempting to negotiate a new collective agreement, as the previous one expired on December 31, 2018
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