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14 THE FORWARDER | WINTER 2025 She also mentioned the Industrial Inquiry Report 1 on collective bargaining and its recommendations, and provision for allowing for special mediation and geographic certification. Liang also mentioned remote technology: “Automation is helping to improve safety and mental health,” she said. Angell asked about new Gemini cooperation out of Prince Rupert, and its chances for success. “It will be interesting to see in a year who buys or who doesn’t buy; it will be interesting to watch the dynamic. Some importers will like the ships that can hang around in case they have extra things to get on board,” said Bresolin. Is blanking affecting capacity/volume? Liang said that we see a lot of blank sailings in Canada. “Unfortunately it is driven by supply and demand. When there are unprecedented changes in volumes-we have to reduce capacity. It’s never a perfect balance. What we try and do is keep schedule integrity,” she said. “It’s not the same model in Montreal. We have full in and full out service in Montreal. Ships go in full, and go out full. It changes the whole strategy on blank sailing,” he said. 1. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/ programs/labour-relations/reports/industrial-inquiry- commission-canada-post.html Rethink your route. “CNA” is a registered trademark of CNA Financial Corporation. Certain CNA Financial Corporation subsidiaries use the “CNA” trademark in connection with insurance underwriting and claims activities. Copyright © 2025 CNA. All rights reserved. 6335 2025812 cna.com Ready to set a new course? Apply your marine expertise to a strategic, stable and rewarding career as an insurance underwriter at CNA – where your knowledge will move more than goods, it’ll move your future forward. Explore your next opportunity today at cnacanada.ca/en/careers. Top: (L) Grace Liang, (R) Paul Bird Bottom: (L) Michael Angell, (R) Dan Bresolin