Maritime Magazine

The global multi-purpose vessel (MPV) market shows a positive outlook for charterers and shipowners, despite challenges such as geopolitical conflicts and expected trade tariffs from the incoming Trump administration in Washington on January 20, according to a report from UK-based Drewry shipping consultancy. This optimism is primarily fuelled by the demand for project cargo, which […]

Calgary – Unifor members of Local 101R at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with 99% of members voting in support. “This strike mandate shows the strength and determination of CPKC workers to achieve a fair deal,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Members are united in their

Officials at the Great Lakes Fishery Commission have found a resurgence in the population of sea lampreys, which represent a pernicious threat to commercial fisheries in the region. This development has been identified as a new and unusual aftereffect of reduced control efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Relaxation in sea lamprey control in 2020 and

Lévis, Québec – Naval Québec has announced two trade missions for the spring of 2025. First, and for the first time in its history, Naval Québec will lead a business delegation to the United States. The mission will take place from April 28 to May 2, 2025, starting in Maine, and then passing through New

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is set to install new navigation aids in eastern Burrard Inlet to improve safety and efficiency for ship movements through the busy Second Narrows section of the waterway. The project includes the installation of two solar-powered range lights, a sector light off Berry Point, and illumination of the Second Narrows

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has announced a new addition to its Board of Directors. The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport for the Government of Canada, has confirmed the appointment of Jean-Jacques (JJ) Ruest.   His three-year term commenced December 17, 2024. Mr. Ruest is a seasoned private sector executive with over four decades of

California-based Everstream Analytics has unveiled its 2025 Annual Risk Report, which identifies the five most likely supply chain events that will impact supply chain operations this year.   Based on Everstream’s proprietary comprehensive database of supply chain disruptions, the report analyzes past events to highlight growing trends, build projections and uncover this year’s biggest supply chain

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have announced a tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year Master Contract, a joint press release stated. A second coast-wide strike and major supply chain disruptions at ports between Maine and Texas have been averted if a tentative agreement was not reached

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announces that, following an economic slowdown in 2023 and despite major challenges in 2024, overall tonnage remained stable compared to 2023, with 35.26 million metric tons (tonnes) of goods handled. This shows that the Port of Montreal is a diversified port and an asset for its resilience.  “Even though the container