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  The spring 2024 issue contains features of great topicality for industry stakeholders and policymakers following developments impacting on Canadian domestic and international trade. First of all, we draw your attention to a rare in-depth review in any publication of the vital role played by Canada’s universally-respected marine pilots in fostering shipping safety and protecting […]

  The Ontario Marine Council (OMC) represents the marine supply chain in Ontario, including ports, marine operators, shipyards, and terminal operators. In Ontario, the marine industry supports more than 67 000 well-paying jobs and generates more than $9 billion in economic activity yearly while transporting crucial material for key industries including iron and steel, construction,

  Hapag-Lloyd has announced the launch of “Live Position”, its first dry container tracking product. Customers can now enjoy full transparency on the location of their shipments – from the start of transportation until the arrival at the destination By being the first container shipping line to introduce a fleet-wide dry container tracking product, Hapag-Lloyd

  According to the latest report by the Mission to Seafarers, there is an increase in overall happiness among seafarers. The Seafarer Happiness Index attributed the improvement to such factors as more financial security, positive crew relationships, better connectivity for communication with families, supportive company policies, and comprehensive training programs. The overall happiness score rose

  Customs clearance processes are a key part of moving what matters to businesses and consumers throughout Canada, and the Federal Government is responsible for ensuring those processes are carried out efficiently and effectively. There is an ever-increasing number of examples where the Federal Government is not living up to that responsibility to the detriment

  The Port of Baltimore has received its first container ship in its inner harbour since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by the 10,000-TEU Dali. The arrival last Saturday at about 1730 hours local time marked an important milestone for Baltimore businesses and longshoremen, who have been heavily impacted by the

  The World Shipping Council (WSC), representing the collective voice of global liner shipping, has announced the appointment of Joe Kramek as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO). On August 1, he will succeed John Butler, who will retire at the end of July.  “I am deeply honoured to assume the role of

  Federal Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr. this week announced the appointment of an Industrial Inquiry Commission to study the underlying issues behind a nearly two-week docker strike at West Coast ports in July 2023 that severely disrupted Canadan supply chains. The announcement closely coincided with the news that B.C. port employers remain at

  Port towing service providers Group Ocean of Canada, Sulnorte of Brazil, and CPT Towage of Chile have joined forces to create a strategic cooperation network called TugNetwork Team. The goal of TugNetwork is to enhance port towing business operations in the Americas through better services and alternatives for customers, wide coverage, identifying synergies, and