Maritime Magazine

IMO calls on States to enforce maritime rules in the Strait of Hormuz

Articles, Articles, Indexnow, Post EN /

IMO has verified more than 130 attacks on internationally-trading commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since 28 February 2026. At least 25 seafarers have lost their lives, with others missing or injured. The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has called for stronger action from IMO Member States to enforce […]

IMO calls on States to enforce maritime rules in the Strait of Hormuz Read More »

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 fast-tracked as “a project of national interest”

Uncategorized /

Delta, BC -The Government of Canada today officially listed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 as a project of national interest at an event led by Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon. “By listing Roberts Bank Terminal 2 as a project of national interest, we are better connecting our economy with the world and diversifying our trade,” Prime Minister

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 fast-tracked as “a project of national interest” Read More »

Arcadis and Egis selected to design the Port of Montréal’s Contrecœur Container Terminal

Uncategorized /

Joint venture partners Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD) and Egis have been appointed by DP World as the Operator’s Engineer for the development of the Contrecœur Container Terminal Project at the Port of Montréal. The landmark infrastructure project is set to transform Canada’s eastern trade gateway and expand the Port of Montréal’s annual capacity by 60 per cent.

Arcadis and Egis selected to design the Port of Montréal’s Contrecœur Container Terminal Read More »

U.S. Coast Guard proposes to eliminate six mariner training requirements

Articles, Indexnow, Post EN /

Asserting that existing rules exceed international standards and impose unnecessary costs on American mariners, the U.S. Coast Guard proposes deregulatory action dropping six training and competency requirements for certain Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements.  In a notice published Oct. 1 in the Federal Register, the U.S. Coast Guard proposes removing six requirements related to endorsements for

U.S. Coast Guard proposes to eliminate six mariner training requirements Read More »

World Shipping Council launches digital global Whale Chart with HUB Ocean

Articles, Indexnow, Post EN /

The World Shipping Council (WSC), in partnership with HUB Ocean, today launched a digital version of the WSC Whale Chart, making global information on measures to protect whales from ships even more accessible.  Since its initial launch in 2023, WSC’s Whale Chart was the first global mapping of all known mandatory and voluntary governmental measures

World Shipping Council launches digital global Whale Chart with HUB Ocean Read More »

OOCL announces new Canadian Gateway Express 3 service connecting West Mediterranean and Montreal

Articles, Post EN /

OOCL has announced the launch of the new Canadian Gateway Express 3 (GEX3), providing direct connections between the West Mediterranean and Canada. The new service will commence westbound from Salerno on 13 October 2026 and eastbound from Montreal on 9 November 2026. The new GEX3 service establishes a direct connection between Canada and the West

OOCL announces new Canadian Gateway Express 3 service connecting West Mediterranean and Montreal Read More »

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and UNIFOR reach tentative agreement

Articles, Post EN /

Canada’s St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) and UNIFOR have successfully concluded collective bargaining negotiations, reaching a tentative agreement for employees represented by Locals 4211, 4319, 4212, 4323 and 4320. The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by union members. “We are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement through the collective bargaining process,” said

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and UNIFOR reach tentative agreement Read More »

LOGISTEC appoints Frank Robertson as President, Canada & US Great Lakes

Articles, Post EN /

LOGISTEC has announced the appointment of Frank Robertson as President, Canada & US Great Lakes. Mr. Robertson, who joined the company in 2017, had been Senior VP Operations since February 2025. In a posting on Facebook, LOGISTEC stated: “Frank will lead this important region, a new addition to Enstructure’s network, that includes strategic trade gateways,

LOGISTEC appoints Frank Robertson as President, Canada & US Great Lakes Read More »

‘Pink Corridor’ project to explore nuclear-powered transatlantic container shipping

Articles, Indexnow, Post EN /

Lloyd’s Register (LR), A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), the Port of Charleston on the US east coast and the Port of Felixstowe, the largest container port in the UK, have announced a partnership to establish a Pink Corridor project, to identify and address the operational, security and safeguarding requirements for a theoretical nuclear-powered containership trading between the two ports. The

‘Pink Corridor’ project to explore nuclear-powered transatlantic container shipping Read More »

CPKC begins new Canadian crop year with August monthly grain record

Articles, Indexnow, Post EN /

Canadian Pacific Kansas City said today it has set a new August monthly record for transporting Canadian grain and grain products, moving 2.54 million metric tonnes (MMT) and 26,051 carloads in August 2026, marking a strong start to the new crop year. The new August achievement beat the previous tonnage and carload records set in

CPKC begins new Canadian crop year with August monthly grain record Read More »

Copyright | Maritime Magazine