Maritime Magazine

While welcoming the signing of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding three days ago, shipowners and industry groups underline the operational complications and security issues upon the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormoz, the world’s most important energy chokepoint. Analysts consider that, at best, it will be a phased re-start and that it will take […]

Atlanta-based Americold Realty Trust, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate and value-added services, today announced the grand opening of its import-export hub at Port Saint John in New Brunswick, Canada during Port Days 2026, the Port’s annual maritime and industry conference. Developed in collaboration with DP World and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the

The Port of Montreal continues to demonstrate its ability to support large-scale strategic logistics projects across North America. In collaboration with LOGISTEC, nearly 950 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) units will transit through our facilities as part of several major energy projects in Ontario. These specialized shipments represent far more than cargo volumes. They highlight

The Trois-Rivières Port Authority (TRPA) held its Annual General Meeting today at the Marine Terminal, during which it presented highlights and its 2025 annual report. The Chair of the Board of Directors, Me Véronique Néron, and the President and CEO of the TRPA, Anick Métivier, reviewed the past year and provided an update on operations and

Dubai-based DP World announced it has entered into an exclusive negotiation agreement for a long-term lease to develop and operate a container terminal at the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas. Upon completion, it would represent a comeback for DP World on the US market after it was forced out by Congress opposition in 2006 to

German carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced pricing adjustments on shipments to North America effective July 15. They encompass a new General Rate Increase (GRI), revised ocean tariff rates and higher Booking Cancellation Fees (BCF). Revised its ocean tariff rates for cargo moving from North Europe to North America and Mexico apply to dry, reefer, high-cube and special

Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd.  today announced that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Kanata Clean Power & Climate Technologies Corp. regarding the proposed development of Kanata LNG, a floating liquefied natural gas (“FLNG”) export project planned near Prince Rupert, British Columbia.  Kanata’s proposed project is expected to have a capacity of

The Board of Directors of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has appointed Jeremy Dunn as the organization’s new CEO, effective July 7, 2026.  Mr. Dunn brings more than two decades of experience in port operations, commercial development, major infrastructure, and waterfront asset management — most recently as Vice President, Operations with the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) where he orchestrated rapid commercial growth for

CSL and Adbri announce the delivery of MVYampu, the world’s first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier. The vessel was officially delivered at Jiangjiang Nanyang Shipyard on June 5, 2026, and has now departed on its maiden voyage to commence operations for Adbri in Birkenhead, South Australia. This new purpose-built 11,000 deadweight tonne limestone carrier represents a

A U.S.-Iran agreement jointly announced Sunday to end months of conflict in the Persian Gulf has been welcomed by maritime organizations, though they cautioned that important security and operational questions remain unresolved, including the threat of mines. The agreement ending hostilities, lifting the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and reopening the Strait of Hormuz is