Maritime Magazine

On Thursday, 5th of March, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued new guidance to help the global shipping industry combat the spread of the coronavirus. The guidance is produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), International Maritime Organization (IMO), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the International Maritime […]

Quebec City – QSL, a world-class, 100% Québec company specializing in port operations and stevedoring, has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 2020. QSL rose to the top among hundreds of businesses owned and managed by Canadians-the outcome of a rigorous and independent process overseen by Deloitte and CIBC. Recognized for excellence,

Warren Buffett’s investment company Berkshire Hathaway has decided not to invest $4 billion in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant by the Saguenay port, according to Radio-Canada, CBC News reported. The marine terminal to ship LNG to overseas markets is slated to be built roughly 230 kilometres northeast of Quebec City, at a cost of

The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to provide an integrated system consisting of the LNG plant, dual-fuel engines, and electrical propulsion system for the latest addition to Vancouver, Canada-based BC Ferries’ series of Salish Class vessels. Three similar ferries, all operating on Wärtsilä engines fuelled by LNG, have already been delivered. As with

With CN freight services on the East Coast restored last week following the lifting of key Indigenous blockades lasting more than two weeks, the ports of Montreal and Halifax are making progress in reducing cargo backlogs and recapturing normal traffic flows. “We are seeing improvements and are concentrating now on restoring full fluidity with CN