RAILWAYS are working out deadlines to accept exports to see cargo arrives before gates close in the event of a strike by US east and Gulf coast dockers, reports New York's Journal of Commerce.
CSX Transportation, Canadian National Railway and Norfolk Southern Railway have set deadlines for exporters to drop off containers ahead of a potential strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) on October 1, which would effectively shut ports along the US east and Gulf coasts.
The railways can store some export containers after the deadline, but exporters will also shoulder the responsibility for holding their cargo if the labour dispute drags on.
CSX announced that refrigerated containers must arrive at terminals by Thursday to ensure delivery to the ports before a potential strike. Dry containers must be delivered by Sunday. In case of a prolonged strike, CSX could also tap storage in Nashville and a dormant Atlanta terminal called Hulsey Yard.
CSX added that any containers stuck on the rail once the strike starts will not be accessible, and that it could not 'guarantee if we get it to a terminal, the terminal/port will get it down before the potential strike.'
Canadian National, which has interchange agreements with CSX and its own direct service to Gulf Coast ports, will cut off exports bound for east coast ports from Montreal and Toronto on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Exports through Gulf Coast ports must be received by Thursday, CN said.
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CSX Transportation, Canadian National Railway and Norfolk Southern Railway have set deadlines for exporters to drop off containers ahead of a potential strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) on October 1, which would effectively shut ports along the US east and Gulf coasts.
The railways can store some export containers after the deadline, but exporters will also shoulder the responsibility for holding their cargo if the labour dispute drags on.
CSX announced that refrigerated containers must arrive at terminals by Thursday to ensure delivery to the ports before a potential strike. Dry containers must be delivered by Sunday. In case of a prolonged strike, CSX could also tap storage in Nashville and a dormant Atlanta terminal called Hulsey Yard.
CSX added that any containers stuck on the rail once the strike starts will not be accessible, and that it could not 'guarantee if we get it to a terminal, the terminal/port will get it down before the potential strike.'
Canadian National, which has interchange agreements with CSX and its own direct service to Gulf Coast ports, will cut off exports bound for east coast ports from Montreal and Toronto on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Exports through Gulf Coast ports must be received by Thursday, CN said.
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