Maritime Magazine

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority announced it has started its search to find the best qualified team to progress construction planning and build the landmass and wharf component of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project—a key milestone in advancing this nationally significant project. Roberts Bank Terminal 2, a future state-of-the-art marine terminal adding 2.4 million TEUs […]

According to the latest update from the Canadian Coast Guard, salvage crews have removed about 85% of the heavy fuel from the containership MSC Baltic III and transferred to other MSC vessels. The containership has been grounded since February 15 after losing power near Wild Cove, Newfoundland. Fuel removal operations remain a priority. Efforts are focused on

Davie, the Québec-based international shipbuilder and owner of Helsinki Shipyard, announced  an agreement to acquire Enersense Offshore Oy (Enersense Marine and Offshore Unit), specializing in steel and fabrication operations in Mäntyluoto, a port district of the city of Pori, Finland. By securing domestic steel production, Helsinki Shipyard will be Finland’s only specialized shipbuilder with fully

Import cargo volume at the major U.S. container ports is expected to rebound this month after a double-digit drop in late spring but is forecast to fall again after previously paused tariffs take effect, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “The tariff situation remains highly fluid

IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has expressed concern over renewed attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea region and has called for “constructive dialogue” for resolving ongoing geopolitical crises. “After several months of calm, the resumption of deplorable attacks in the Red Sea constitutes a renewed violation of international law and freedom of navigation,”

Davies Turner, one of the UK’s leading independent freight and logistics providers, has signed a partnership with Manitoulin Global Forwarding (MGF), a premier Canadian transportation specialist, based in Mississauga, Ontario. This collaboration, effective from July 2025, significantly enhances Davies Turner’s ocean freight capabilities for the Canadian market, delivering improved service coverage, faster transit times, and

CN announced plans to invest approximately US$110 million in Wisconsin, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the state. This includes investments in infrastructure, technology and capacity, as well as network improvements. These projects will help ensure the safe movement of goods and

The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) has announced the appointment of Wesley (Wes) Newton, Executive Vice-President of Strategy and Business Development for Algoma Central Corporation as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Mr. Newton’s appointment was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting held on June 26, where he succeeded Allister Paterson, Executive Vice

Lugano, Switzerland – NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers Limited, a joint venture between Algoma Central Corporation and Nova Marine Holdings SA and the world’s leading operator of specialized pneumatic cement carriers, today announced it has entered a definitive agreement with P&O Maritime Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of DP World, that will see POML acquire a 51%

IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee seeks stronger compliance with global safety management standards to protect crew welfare. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking action to ensure that ships worldwide are safely managed and operated, with a renewed focus on seafarer issues such as work and rest hours, fatigue, and violence and harassment, including sexual harassment,