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MEOPAR and Pacific Marine Science Alliance partner to strengthen Pacific and Arctic ocean research

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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, […]

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GCT submits its Deltaport expansion project to Canada’s Major Projects Office

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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 opens new office serving Spain and Portugal

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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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Port of Thunder Bay recording strong cargo volumes

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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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World Shipping Council reports increase of containers lost at sea

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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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Canadian Coast Guard begins 2025 summer operational season

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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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Port Alberni Port Authority establishes co-leadership corporate structure

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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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18th annual GreenTech conference underscores marine industry’s sustainability commitment

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By Julie Gedeon New Orleans – Green Marine welcomed more than 200 delegates to GreenTech 2025 in New Orleans from June 9th to11th. The event marked the first time the annual conference took place on the Gulf Coast. “Louisiana was the obvious choice with the Port of New Orleans being among the first ports from

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Sang H. Yi appointed acting head of MARAD

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The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Sang H. Yi as Acting Maritime Administrator (MARAD). As acting head of MARAD, Yi will play a critical role in advancing the Trump Administration’s domestic shipbuilding goals and restoring the nation’s maritime dominance, as outlined in President Trump’s April Executive Order.   Acting Administrator Yi will lead MARAD’s efforts to

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Suez Canal Authority offers 15% discount on transit fees

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Seeking to encourage major shipping lines to return to the international waterway amid improved security conditions in the Red Sea, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced on a 15-percent discount on transit fees for large container ships as of Thursday of this week. SCA Chairman Osama Rabie said the discount will apply to container ships

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