Davie, the multinational shipbuilder based in Lévis, Quebec, today announced its intention to be among the first private sector contributors to an historic trilateral agreement between the governments of Canada, Finland, and the United States. Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and Finland’s President, Alexander Stubb, joined US President, Joe Biden, at the NATO summit in […]
Vancouver – The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, has announced close to $9.3 million in funding for four projects in British Columbia under the Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund (AERF). This fund supports projects to conserve and restore Canadian aquatic ecosystems by addressing impacts in these environments. Projects receiving funding as part of
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According to the latest report from Clarksons, the world’s largest shipbroker, trade from the Far East to a bloc of emerging economies – notably South America, Africa, the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent – has increased dramatically to become a key driver of global container shipping. The report indicated that trade between the Far East
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A strike slated to start today around 4.30 pm by some 600 ship and dock foremen in British Columbia has been averted as a result of a decision announced Sunday by the Canada Industrial Relations Board. Following a case management conference after the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association requested urgent CIRB intervention to stop the
By Leo Ryan, Editor Unless there is an urgent late-hour intervention by the Canada Industrial Relations Board requested by the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA), a strike by more than 600 unionized ship and dock foremen is to begin on July 8 at or about 4.30 pm. Otherwise, the BCMEA has threatened “to take
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By Leo Ryan, Editor Norway’s Ministry of Energy has unveiled a proposal for the first licensing round for mining of seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation. The deadline for consultation is September 16, 2024. Licenses could be awarded by mid-2025. The controversial Norwegian government initiative comes as the hunt for critical
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Quebec City – In a globalized economy where the transport of goods is of paramount importance and at a time of climate change where the maritime route is proving to be the eco-responsible mode, QSL wants the province of Quebec and Quebec City to be part of the equation and the solution. In this context, QSL is initiating the
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The CSL Group, a global leader in sustainable marine transportation solutions, today unveiled its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, reflecting its commitment to transparency and accountability in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. “Our achievements in 2023 demonstrate significant progress towards our environmental, social, and governance targets and mark a crucial step in the decarbonization of
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According to the latest report from Alphaliner, MSC’s container fleet now represents 20% of global capacity at just under 6 million TEUs. MSC’s fleet stands at 837 ships of 5.98 million TEUs, putting the Swiss-based carrier “one big ship delivery” away from hitting the 6 million TEU mark. The fleet includes 539 owned ships of
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Global trade trends turned positive in Q1 2024, with goods and services trade increasing by 1% and 1.5% respectively, driven by the US, China, and India, according to the United Nations Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) July trade update. The surge is expected to add approximately $250 billion to goods trade and $100 billion to services trade
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