Unifor, Canada’s largest union in the federally regulated private sector (FRPS), is appalled by the recommendations issued in a recent report by the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, which advocates for the imposition of labour contracts in the marine and transportation sectors through binding arbitration, instead of through collective bargaining. “The conclusions of this report are […]
In its latest Global Trade Update, an UNCTAD report shows how rising demand for critical energy transition minerals is reshaping global trade. These minerals, including lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and rare earth elements, are essential for clean energy technologies, electrification and digitalization. But demand is only part of the story. Supply is concentrated, much of
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Quebec City – Desgagnés today announced the addition of another vessel to its fleet. Acquired from its long-standing German business partner, Briese Schiffahrts–also known for its commercial division, BBC Chartering–this vessel is intended to serve remote communities and industries in the Canadian Arctic, including Nunavut and Nunavik, the Canadian east coast, and the international market.
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Alcoa and the Trois Rivières Port Authority (TRPA) officially inaugurated Alcoa’s new facilities at Wharf 17, marking an important milestone in the long-standing collaboration between the two organizations. These modernized installations now support the unloading of alumina and calcined coke destined for the Deschambault Smelter. The event, held in the presence of local partners, included
Seward, Alaska — Royal Caribbean Group, a global vacation leader, recently commemorated the opening of the Dale R. and Carol Ann Lindsey Alaska Railroad Terminal with partners Alaska Railroad, The Seward Company, Turnagain Marine Construction at an official ribbon cutting ceremony including Alaska dignitaries Representative Louise Stutes of Kodiak and Seward, 5th District; Representative Alyse Galvin
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Swiss marine power company WinGD has reached a landmark moment in the development of zero-carbon marine fuels with the successful sea trials and delivery of ANTWERPEN, to Belgian gas shipowner and infrastructure developer EXMAR. Powered by WinGD’s X52DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine, the vessel is the world’s first ocean-going ship designed to operate on ammonia fuel. The
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Quebec City – Green Marine today released its 2025 Performance Report, which provides an unprecedented overview of the environmental progress made by more than 170 ship owners, ports, terminals, and shipyards across North America and internationally. Unveiled at the 19th annual Green Marine conference, GreenTech 2026, being held at the Quebec City Convention Centre, this
As the federal government concluded consultations on potential reforms to the Canada Labour Code, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on Ottawa to prioritize supply chain stability, reduce compliance burdens on small businesses, and modernize labour rules that have long-tilted toward large unions. Recent strikes and labour disruptions, including those at CN and
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Citing prevailing market conditions, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is raising additional transit surcharges for most vessel classes from July 15, reports the Splash847.com shipping news platform. This will increase costs for tankers, gas carriers, bulkers and containerships using the international waterway. The steepest increases will affect crude oil carriers and petroleum product tankers. Laden vessels in
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Montreal-based Ray-Mont Logistics has begun construction of a new export-focused transloading facility at the Port of Mobile, Alabama – thereby spreading its footprint in North America. It will represent Ray-Mont’s third facility in the United States and the Canadian bulk logistics provider’s first on the Gulf Coast — reflecting growing demand for the Port of
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