The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth has sued the Trump administration for failing to analyze how California shipping lane designations harm whales and sea turtles, such as by increasing vessel strikes and noise pollution. At least 10 gray whales have been killed by probable ship strikes in the Bay Area so far in 2025, and […]
The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced today the retirement of Shaun Stevenson, President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 31, 2025. Shaun Stevenson has led PRPA as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2018 and has been a key contributor to the organization’s success since 1997. “It has been an honour to lead the Prince Rupert Port Authority and work
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Quebec City – The region’s Governors and Premiers gathered this weekend for their biennial Leadership Summit at the historic Château Frontenac. The Summit’s focus on a regional Agenda for Growth, led by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP), included major announcements aimed at growing the region’s $9.3 trillion (US) economy, including: new efforts on
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Halifax, NS and Bamfield, BC – The Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) and the Pacific Marine Science Alliance Society (PMSA) have announced a three-year collaboration to expand ocean research capacity along Canada’s Pacific and Western Arctic coasts. The $300,000 initiative brings together national and regional expertise to address globally significant research challenges,
Vancouver – Global Container Terminals (GCT) has submitted its Deltaport Berth 4 (DP4) expansion project to the new Major Project Office through the official Project Intake Form. GCT is also urging the Government of Canada to place DP4 on the Projects of National Interest List, citing its critical role in strengthening Canada’s supply chains, driving
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BBC Chartering has announced the opening of a new office in Madrid, Spain, effective September 1, 2025. This strategic move aims to strengthen our service capabilities in the Spanish and Portuguese markets, which are vital components of our global network. The Madrid office will be led by Mr. Jorge Vicente De Vera, who has been appointed
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The Port of Thunder Bay is reporting strong cargo volumes during the month of June. The 1.19 million tonnes of cargo shipped is the largest June tally seen at the Port in decades. A diverse set of cargoes moved through the port in June including grains, potash, aggregates, phosphate, and steel. General cargo, including project
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The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released its annual Containers Lost at Sea report, showing that 576 containers were lost at sea in 2024. While this represents an increase from the record-low 221 containers lost in 2023, it remains well below the 10-year average of 1,274 containers lost annually, underscoring continued industry progress on safety and prevention.
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Yellowknife, NT – The Canadian Coast Guard’s annual Arctic summer operational season is underway. Through its new Arctic Strategy, the Canadian Coast Guard is working with Inuit, First Nation, and Métis partners to deliver services and programs in the North, by the North, for the North. In total, seven Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers are scheduled to
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The Port Alberni Port Authority (PAPA) has announced a significant step in its leadership evolution with the appointment of a Co-CEO structure, effective July 1, 2025. This move reflects the organization’s focus on long-term succession planning, leadership continuity, and future growth of the Port. Current President and CEO Zoran Knezevic will be joined in executive leadership by Mike Carter, PAPA’s Vice President
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