Maritime Magazine

According to the latest analysis by BIMCO, ship transits through the Panama Canal have remained markedly lower than historical averages. The report showed capacity down 10% between September 2024 and January 2025 versus the 2019-2022 average.   The decline has persisted despite the lifting of transit restrictions that were implemented between June 2023 and September 2024 due […]

Minister for PrairiesCan, the Honourable Terry Duguid, on behalf of Minister of Transport and Internal Trade the Honourable Anita Anand, tis week announced an investment of over $43 million to support the operations and maintenance of the Hudson Bay Railway, owned by Arctic Gateway Group (AGG). AGG is a partnership of 29 First Nations and 12 isolated communities

TORONTO – McAsphalt Industries Limited, Canada’s leader in asphalt and bitumen manufacturing and distribution, has announced the appointment of David LeMay as President. With a proven track record in business transformation, operational efficiency, and strategic growth, Mr. LeMay will drive McAsphalt’s continued expansion and industry leadership, a press release stated. 2024 has been a defining year for McAsphalt, marked

Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino today strongly rejected a State Department claim that his country had agreed to allow U.S. government vessels to transit the Panama Canal without charge. “I am incredibly surprised by yesterday’s statement,” Mr. Mulino told a news conference in Panama City. “They’re making an important, institutional statement from the entity that governs U.S.

In 2024, 3.5 million metric tonnes of cargo transited through the Port of Trois-Rivières, the St. Lawrence port announced. The throughput was broken down as follows: 2.9 MT of dry bulk, 274,000 MT of liquid bulk and 393,000 MT of general cargo. Compared to 2023, this represents a decrease of 16.7%, which can be explained

Truro, NS – The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced on Feb. 4 an investment of over $125 million through two initiatives under the Ocean’s Protection Plan to strengthen marine safety in 47 communities across Canada. Specifically, funding will:  support Indigenous communities in hiring marine coordinators, through the Indigenous and

Halifax – The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced today an investment of up to $25 million for the Halifax Port Authority. This investment bolsters both environmental sustainability and supply chain efficiency, while actively supporting decarbonization efforts in the transportation sector and strengthening infrastructure resiliency. The investment breakdown includes: Up to $22.5 million,

HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority) has released results for the 2024 navigation season, reporting a combined total cargo of 11.46 million metric tonnes (MT) through the ports of Hamilton and Oshawa, and the Thorold Multimodal Hub. The evolving cargo mix demonstrates the importance of trade-enabling infrastructure in driving Ontario’s economy. The navigation season saw a total of

Quebec City – The port authorities of Montréal, Québec, Saguenay, Sept-Îles, and Trois-Rivières have approved a memorandum of understanding with North Sea Port. This initiative will strengthen supply chains between the Saguenay-St. Lawrence and North Sea maritime corridors, stimulating economic growth and fostering innovation. The agreement on January 30 builds on a memorandum of cooperation

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has added its voice to the rising chorus of North American business interests expressing serious concern over the planned 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico by the Trump Administration. The Washington-based trade association represents 150 port authorities in the Western Hemisphere, including the United States, Canada, the Caribbean