Maritime Magazine

U.S. Congresswoman introduces bill to create Great Lakes Authority 

An idea that has been explored for several years has now advanced to a legislative initiative in Washington. Representative Darcy Kaptur (D-Ohio). During the March “Great Lakes Week” staged by the Great Lakes Commission, the congresswoman introduced a bill establishing and funding the Great Lakes Authority (GLA). The Great Lakes Authority would serve as a […]

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Climate change could cost $25 billion annually to global ports and shipping industry 

A new report reveals that the global shipping and port industry is susceptible to billions of dollars in infrastructure damage and trade disruption from climate change impacts. Authored by RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, for Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), “Act Now or Pay Later: The Costs of Climate Inaction for Ports and Shipping” explores data on

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PSA Halifax investing in two new super Post-Panamax cranes

PSA Halifax LP today announced a significant investment in two additional Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore container gantry cranes. They will be due for delivery in early 2023 to its Atlantic Hub terminal located at Canada’s east coast.  The new Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes will offer enhanced outreach (24-wide) capable of spanning the largest vessels being deployed

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ACPA welcomes easing of travel restrictions for cruise passengers 

Ottawa – The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) has welcomed the Government of Canada’s announcement of a further relaxation of COVID-19 travel restrictions. Effective April 1,  fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result to enter Canada by air, land or water. This will ease the visitor experience for cruise passengers

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Large module represents next phase for LNG Canada project in Kitimat 

  A critical piece of infrastructure more than 10 storeys high has arrived at the LNG Canada project site in Kitimat, B.C., in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation, marking another phase in construction activities at Canada’s first major liquified natural gas facility. Measuring 35 metres in height and weighing 4,618 metric tonnes, the

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UN agency assesses Ukraine War’s Impact on Trade and Development 

UNCTAD’s rapid assessment of the war’s impact beyond the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine shows a rapidly worsening outlook for the world economy, with the situation especially alarming for least developed countries, according to a special report released today by the UN agency. An UNCTAD rapid assessment of the war in Ukraine’s impact on trade and

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