Maritime Magazine

In a development that took Canadian marine industry observers by surprise, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced today that Julie Gascon has ceased her position as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective as of today. Ms. Gascon had occupied the helm of the port since February 2024. A committee composed of members of the Board […]

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven Mackinnon, has announced vessel management measures to support the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales, including an increased approach distance from the previous 400 metres to 1,000 metres. This measure will help increase protection, simplify regulations for Canadians,

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has completed an assessment of the Point Rousse Port Expansion Project located in Newfoundland and Labrador and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means. Located on the Baie Verte Peninsula, the Point Rousse Port Expansion Project would involve extending and

The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) has announced the promotion of Jason Card to Vice President, External affairs and likewise to welcome André Chabot as Director of Government Relations and Charleen Horton as Director of Finance & Administration. As part of these changes, Ray Johnston will be transitioning from Secretary/Treasurer to Corporate Secretary. President & CEO, Joshua Juel, noted, “We have a

 Mark O’Neil, Columbia Group Mark O’Neil, CEO of Columbia Group, has questioned whether the shipping industry is heading for a wider crewing shortage as conflict in the Middle East, fuel disruption in the Philippines and rising repatriation costs place growing strain on global crewing. In Mr O’Neil’s view, the industry risks focusing too heavily on

Arsenio Dominguez The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez today urged States to support diplomatic efforts to secure the evacuation of around 20,000 seafarers still stranded in the Persian Gulf, and enable humanitarian corridors for urgent assistance.   During a virtual meeting for Foreign Ministers from more than 40 countries hosted by the

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Kurt Slocombe as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer as of April 1. He had acted as Interim President after Shaun Stevenson announced last October his retirement effective December 31, 2025. The selection is the result of an international

The World Shipping Council (WSC) welcomes the launch of the Singapore‑specific Red Flag Indicators for Wildlife Trafficking in Containerised Sea Cargo, a practical new tool to strengthen vigilance and cooperation across the maritime supply chain. Developed by National Parks Board (NParks), TRAFFIC and WWF, with input from the World Shipping Council, the Singapore Compendium builds

Vancouver – DP World, is marking 20 years of operations in Canada, reflecting a long-term commitment that includes more than CAD$1.7 billion invested since 2006 to build, expand, and modernize critical supply chain infrastructure. These investments are estimated to support up to 100,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs across Canada, based on terminal throughput and established

London – The increasing volatility in freight rates caused by the Iran war is not comparable in scale to the extreme freight rate inflation of the Covid period, analysis from Drewry Shipping Consultants shows. According to Drewry Container Freight Rate Insight data updated yesterday, spot ocean on East-West and North-South routes at the height of the Covid