Maritime Magazine

The latest annual data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform reflects a year shaped by regulatory uncertainty and market recalibration. While overall newbuilding activity eased in 2025 following an unprecedented boom the previous year, its share of gross tonnage (GT) on alternative fuels held steady at 38 percent. This stability hinged on continued strength […]

ABB announced it will supply a complete package of power, propulsion and control technology for four new double-ended passenger and car ferries operated by British Columbia Ferry Services (BC Ferries). One of the largest ferry operators in the world, BC Ferries provides year-round vehicle and passenger service on 25 routes to 47 terminals, carrying approximately

This Winter 2025-2026 edition has much content of interest to Canadian policymakers, shippers, shipping lines, transportation providers, and ports navigating through the continuing geopolitical conflicts and the domino effect on global trade of President Trump’s tariff warfare on many nations, including Canada. In keeping with annual tradition, there is an in-depth review of cargo trends

The Pasha Group, a leader in integrated global logistics and maritime services, has announced that Cary Davis has joined the company as Vice President of Government Affairs to lead advocacy and corporate communications. He recently suddenly resigned as President and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) in a move reported to be

The global economy has shown resilience, but the outlook remains clouded by trade tensions, fiscal strains and persistent uncertainty, according to a report produced by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the five United Nations regional commissions. Global  growth is expected

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased 16% to $2,557 per 40ft container, mainly due to rate hikes on Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes, the UK-based maritime consultancy announced. Spot rates on the Shanghai–Genoa increased 13% to $3,885 per 40ft container, while those on Shanghai–Rotterdam rose 10% to $2,840 per 40ft container. This upward momentum

Trois-Rivières, QC – Groupe Somavrac Inc., a leading Quebec-based critical infrastructure company serving strategic industries throughout Quebec and across Canada, and a consortium led by Instar Asset Management Inc. and including Investissement Québec and the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, today announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration is intended to ensure continuity, stability and responsible management

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announces that it has received an authorization from Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to the expansion of port facilities in Contrecœur and the continuation of the construction of the new container terminal. This authorization is issued under both the Fisheries Act and the Species at Risk Act as part of the ongoing activities initiated

Some 100 days ago, the Minervagracht was to become the last ship to be attacked by the Houthis, at least for now. Forty-three days later, the Houthis declared an end to their attacks on ships. “Despite this, traffic through the Suez Canal has not significantly increased and in the first week of 2026 remained 60%

The Port of Québec launched its maritime year on January 3 with the arrival of the first ocean-going vessel of 2026. The MV Mayaro, coming from Chesapeake (USA) and carrying a cargo of methanol, docked at wharf 50 under the command of Captain Leroy J. Enguerra, who received this year’s gold-headed cane—an emblematic distinction in Québec