Maritime Magazine

North Vancouver, BC — Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) has begun the next step in the design and engineering phase of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) Multi-Purpose Icebreakers (MPI) program. With the Functional Design Review Meeting for the first flight of six MPIs successfully completed June 19, the company is now working towards the start of the production […]

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has submitted its notice of intent to begin preliminary construction work for the Port of Montreal’s Contrecœur expansion as early as September 29, 2025, pending receipt of the final required approvals. “This step allows us to meet the conditions required to move forward with a project that positions Quebec and

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and a broad coalition of every donor and energy transfer port have sent the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and the Energy and Water Development Subcommittees leaders a letter, urging them to reverse a harmful funding diversion and restore critical support for ports through the FY2026 appropriations process. The

The Port of Barcelona and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) today signed an agreement to intensify the connections between both ports and share knowledge in the areas of digitalisation, standardisation and decarbonisation of maritime transport, announced a joint press release. The agreement was signed by the president of the Port of Barcelona, José Alberto Carbonell,

To unlock the Port of Prince Rupert’s full potential, CN has outlined an investment strategy focused on long-term rail capacity. The Zanardi Rapids Bridge Project stands at the heart of that strategy. The new Zanardi Rapids Bridge will be more than just a 1600ft waterway crossing; it is a key part of a comprehensive plan to enhance

Montreal – LOGISTEC, a leading marine and logistics services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Texas E. Howard IV (Tex) as Chief Financial Officer, as part of its commitment to accelerate international growth and further strengthen its position in the global logistics and supply chain industry. “Tex’s deep expertise in financial leadership and

Following the failure of the United States and Canada to reach a trade resolution by the August 1 deadline and the imposition of increased tariffs on non-USMCA covered Canadian goods, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce today issued the following joint statement: “Ontario and Michigan have one of the most

Potentially the world’s largest offshore wind farm project has been granted consent by the Scottish Government. Located approximately 38km from the Scottish Borders coastline at St Abbs, Berwick Bank wind farm will have an estimated final capacity of 4.1 gigawatts (GW) with 307 turbines. With current technology, it could generate enough electricity each year to

London – In a unique analysis of near 500 incidents involving shore workers over the last twenty-five years, the ICHCA Severe Risks Dashboard details important findings that all in the industry need to be cognisant of every day.  Key findings include: an almost equal split between on-vessel and onshore risk to port workers Three-quarters of

Ottawa -The International Joint Commission (IJC) is seeking public comment on the recently released Draft 2025 Review of the International Joint Commission’s Report on the “Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes”. This is the second 10-year review on the consumptive use, diversion and removal of water from the Great Lakes. This draft report provides