Maritime Magazine

Mullen Group completes purchase of ContainerWorld Forwarding Services

  Okotoks, Alberta – Mullen Group Ltd. has announced the closing of the acquisition of ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc. and its operating subsidiaries, effective May 1, 2024. Richmond, British Columbia based ContainerWorld, a well-established and reputable company founded in 1993, is a Canadian logistics company that offers integrated supply chain solutions to the alcoholic beverage and […]

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Salvage crews preparing the removal of Baltimore bridge sector from top of containership

  The Key Bridge Unified Command has indicated that salvors are preparing to remove the piece of the bridge that is still lying on top of the Dali containership that struck the bridge on March 26. “The complexities of this next phase of operations require thorough preparation, strategic planning, and specialized expertise,” said Capt. David

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Enjoy! The Spring Edition of Maritime Magazine (No. 112) is online

  The spring 2024 issue contains features of great topicality for industry stakeholders and policymakers following developments impacting on Canadian domestic and international trade. First of all, we draw your attention to a rare in-depth review in any publication of the vital role played by Canada’s universally-respected marine pilots in fostering shipping safety and protecting

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OMC calls on the CBSA to grant access to the local delivery of containerized cargo across the Great Lakes/St Lawrence system

  The Ontario Marine Council (OMC) represents the marine supply chain in Ontario, including ports, marine operators, shipyards, and terminal operators. In Ontario, the marine industry supports more than 67 000 well-paying jobs and generates more than $9 billion in economic activity yearly while transporting crucial material for key industries including iron and steel, construction,

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Hapag-Lloyd launches first fleet-wide container tracking product

  Hapag-Lloyd has announced the launch of “Live Position”, its first dry container tracking product. Customers can now enjoy full transparency on the location of their shipments – from the start of transportation until the arrival at the destination By being the first container shipping line to introduce a fleet-wide dry container tracking product, Hapag-Lloyd

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Improvement in Seafarer Happiness Index

  According to the latest report by the Mission to Seafarers, there is an increase in overall happiness among seafarers. The Seafarer Happiness Index attributed the improvement to such factors as more financial security, positive crew relationships, better connectivity for communication with families, supportive company policies, and comprehensive training programs. The overall happiness score rose

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Chamber of Marine Commerce denounces government’s “insufficient” customs clearance resources

  Customs clearance processes are a key part of moving what matters to businesses and consumers throughout Canada, and the Federal Government is responsible for ensuring those processes are carried out efficiently and effectively. There is an ever-increasing number of examples where the Federal Government is not living up to that responsibility to the detriment

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Baltimore receives first containership since March 26 bridge collapse

  The Port of Baltimore has received its first container ship in its inner harbour since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by the 10,000-TEU Dali. The arrival last Saturday at about 1730 hours local time marked an important milestone for Baltimore businesses and longshoremen, who have been heavily impacted by the

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Joe Kramek devient PDG du World Shipping Council

Le World Shipping Council (WSC), représentant la voix collective du transport maritime de ligne mondial, a annoncé la nomination de Joe Kramek en tant que nouveau président-directeur général (PDG). Le 1 août, il succédera à John Butler, qui prendra sa retraite à la fin de juillet. «Je suis très honoré d’assumer le rôle de président et

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