The total cargo handled at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges has been reported at 143.2 million tonnes in the first six months of this year, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year. The upward trend, which started in the first quarter driven by increased demand for container transport, is now extending […]
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The Port of Québec announced that it has once again ranked among the leaders of the Green Alliance. This recognition testifies to the Port’s efforts to improve its environmental performance and commitment to sustainable development are unwavering. The Green Alliance is a voluntary environmental certification program aimed at improving the North American maritime industry’s environmental
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Accidents onboard ships are not decreasing, according to latest accident statistics submitted to the International Maritime Organization by InterManager. The number of seafarers injured in falls has remained fairly consistent year on year, as has the number of injuries resulting from rescue and survival craft accidents. However, the casualty rate for enclosed space accidents has almost doubled, the Association warns. InterManager
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Antwerp – Representatives from Ports of Indiana and Port of Antwerp-Bruges met in Antwerp today to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance key economic and environmental port initiatives. The landmark agreement formalizes a plan to work together to advance economic development, container shipping, decarbonization, port security and technology integration. The delegations included Jody
The leader of the International Longshoremen’s Association says the threat of a strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports is becoming more likely as time is growing short before the current contract expires in 80 days, on September 30, 2024. Harold J. Daggett, ILA President and the union’s Chief Negotiator, said that the employers
St. Catharines, ON – Le secrétaire parlementaire du ministre des Transports et député de Niagara-Centre, Vance Badawey, a annoncé aujourd’hui au nom du ministre des Transports, Pablo Rodriguez, un financement de 1,7 million de dollars pour 14 projets dans le cadre du volet Démonstration de navires propres du Programme de corridors maritimes verts. Ce financement permettra : de stimuler le lancement
St/ Catharines, ON – The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, today announced $1.7 million for 14 projects under the Green Shipping Corridor Program’s Clean Vessel Demonstration stream. This funding will: help spur the launch of
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Seattle, WA – Whale detections from a popular Puget Sound whale sightings network now feed into a transboundary alert system, dramatically increasing commercial mariner awareness of nearby whales. The Whale Report Alert System (WRAS), is a free app available for commercial mariners. It sends real-time alerts to mariners when they are within 10 nautical miles of a confirmed
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Hamilton-based Stelco announced today it has agreed to sell all its issued and outstanding shares for $70 per share to prominent U.S. steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffts in a transaction valued at more than $3.4 billion. As part of the agreement, Stelco’s headquarters will remain in Hamilton and the name and legacy of Stelco will be preserved in
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Michael Grey* Are you suffering from “technostress?” It is an interesting term, which perfectly encapsulates the mentality of modern mankind, with manifold anxieties which were unknown to our predecessors. I thought of this worrying state of mind after reading a report provided by ISWAN and the Shipowners’ Club on The impact of maritime decarbonisation on
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