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K+N Status
AIS limited in region
K+N24 Mar 2026
Updated 11m ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

Montreal is Canada's second largest container port. St. Lawrence Seaway access — seasonal ice closure Dec-Mar limits navigation. Serves Quebec and Ontario market. Labor relations historically contentious — CUPE dockworkers strikes have disrupted operations multiple times.

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Customs Reality at Montreal
5d
Published free time
3d
Effective free time

Same Canadian framework as Vancouver. CFIA food import requirements. Bilingual French/English labeling.

Demurrage: $130/TEU/day · Detention: $70/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Same as Vancouver — SFC license, bilingual labeling, CFIA standards
Cold Chain Reality at Montreal
Mitigation:During ice season, route via Halifax or Saint John. Monitor labor relations.
Failure point:Seaway ice closure + labor action
Significance:Moderate — Quebec food import market
Primary failure mode:Seasonal ice closure (Dec-Mar) blocks navigation. Labor disputes.
Reefer plug availability:Adequate
Alternative Ports to Montreal

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+$100/TEU
800 nm away24h less wait
Works for: Year-round deep water. Winter alternative.
Not for: Ontario market — adds significant rail/truck.

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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Money Traps at Montreal
Seaway closure Dec-Mar
No vessel navigation during ice season. Must route via Maritime provinces.
Pre-plan winter routing via Halifax/Saint John.
Dockworker strikes
CUPE strikes have shut operations multiple times.
Monitor labor negotiations. Have Halifax as contingency.
Seasonal Patterns
Dec-Mar (Seaway ice closure)
St. Lawrence Seaway closed to navigation.
Route via Halifax or Saint John.
Any time (Labor)
CUPE strikes recurring.
Monitor union negotiations.

Sources

Port status: Kuehne+Nagel Port Operational Update

Port intelligence: CargoPilot curated research

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