Maritime Magazine

Maritime employers and the union representing some 700 port foremen in British Colombia have announced a new collective agreement extending to 2027. Details of the agreement have not yet been released following a bitter conflict that saw the federal government impose binding arbitration last November. Work disruptions had notably severely hit container traffic at the […]

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, has called on the international community to demonstrate the “power of multilateralism” by renewing global commitments and actions to protect the ocean.  Leading up to World Oceans Day (8 June) and to the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France (9-13 June), Mr. Dominguez urged governments,

BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association, has initiated the development of a standard industry clause with the aim to address contractual uncertainties arising from the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Notice of Actions to impose fees on Chinese-related ships calling US ports. The USTR has announced actions to impose fees on ships calling at US

The Cleveland-based Lake Carriers Association reports that shipments of limestone by U.S.-flag carriers on the Great Lakes totaled 3.6 million tons in May, a decrease of 6.8 percent compared to a year ago.  May’s loadings were above the month’s 5-year average by 1.1 percent. Loadings from U.S. quarries decreased 6.9 percent compared to 2024 to

Global container shipping rates escalated dramatically, with Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) increasing 41% this week to reach $3,527 per 40ft container. The London-based shipping consultancy today indicated that the  WCI has increased 70% in the last 4 weeks, as President Donald Trump’s “pause” on import tariffs led to a resumption of US-bound traffic after

Vancouver – On this World Environment Day, Global Container Terminals (GCT) proudly celebrates the power of collaboration and climate action with the successful implementation of renewable fuels at GCT Vanterm in Burrard Inlet. As of August 2024, renewable fuels have fully replaced conventional diesel in all terminal equipment, a major milestone in GCT’s commitment to

Vancouver -The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, the Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin,  announced measures to protect Southern Resident killer whales on the west coast. These measures will primarily address acoustic and physical disturbance to Southern

Jean Charest Former prime minister of Quebec,partner at Therrien Couture Joli-Cœur Mario Lefebvre Director and Senior Economistat Aviseo Conseil Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – Montreal The St. Lawrence Shipoperators invite you to their luncheon conference, a strategic event bringing together stakeholders from the maritime, economic, and public affairs sectors. Participate in a high-level discussion with

Seaspan Victoria Shipyards delivered on May 22 the HMCS Calgary back to the Royal Canadian Navy, marking the successful completion of the second full Docking Work Period (DWP) under Seaspan’s Halifax-Class Work Period (HCWP) contract. The DWP for HMCS Calgary represents the largest ever completed at Victoria Shipyards and stands as a testament to the coordinated

In the ever-evolving maritime industry, safety remains a paramount concern. DNV’s latest report, MARITIME SAFETY TRENDS 2014–2024, provides a comprehensive analysis of incident data from Lloyd’s List Intelligence, offering insights into the current safety landscape and highlighting key trends, challenges, and advancements. From 2022 to 2024, marine incidents rose by 22%, driven largely by machinery