Global logistics giant DP World has announced a £1bn (US1.3 billion) expansion of London Gateway to make it Britain’s largest container port within five years in a boost to the volume and resilience of international trade. DP World will increase capacity of London Gateway’s port by building two new shipping berths, taking the total to […]
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Long Beach, CA – Significant air quality improvements at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles continued in 2023 as a result of maritime industry efforts. Marine terminal and ocean carrier investments are continuing to help yield unprecedented improvements in air quality and reductions in greenhouse gasses in Southern California, according to the Port
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Global goods trade is projected to post a 2.7% increase in 2024, up slightly from the previous estimate of 2.6%, economists at the World Trade Organization said in an updated forecast. The volume of world merchandise trade is likely to increase by 3.0% in 2025; however, rising geopolitical tensions – notably in the Middle East
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The Port of Montreal today warned that an overtime ban initiated by dockers could slow down or disrupt the handling of 50% of the goods transiting through Eastern Canada’s biggest container port. The 1,200 longshoremen began an “indefinite” ban this morning after their union charged that maritime employers were “dragging their heels” in deadlocked negotiations.
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BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has adopted the AUTOSHIPMAN agreement in response to a growing number of remotely controlled ships. The AUTOSHIPMAN agreement provides a standard contractual foundation for third-party ship managers to deliver services for the operation of remotely controlled or fully autonomous ships. Remotely controlled ships are currently used primarily in inland waterways and coastal
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The St. Lawrence Seaway today announced its September performance figures, with 23.6 million mt (metric tons) of cargo shipped since the beginning of the navigation season. While overall tonnage is slightly down compared to the previous year, specific commodities demonstrate positive trends that underscore the Seaway’s vital role in North American supply chains, with indications
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Seattle – Quiet Sound, a collaborative program from Washington Maritime Blue dedicated to fostering a more sustainable environment for Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) through reduction in underwater noise pollution announced the official launch of its voluntary vessel slowdown season beginning October 7 through early 2025. The effort protects the remaining 75 Southern Resident killer
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LOGISTEC, a leading North American marine and environmental services provider, announces the appointment of Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as Chief Commercial Officer. Ms. Liborio Fernandes brings her leadership skills in international business and strategic development to drive growth for the company’s marine services sector throughout North America, Latin America and internationally. “As a transformational leader with in-depth supply chain knowledge and solid experience
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed further progress achieved last week on developing a base text for amendments to the MARPOL Convention, to help ensure delivery of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) goal for international shipping to deliver net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by or close to 2050. However, much more work still
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Firing another shot across the bow of maritime employers short of a general strike amidst deadlocked negotiations, the union representing 1,200 longshoremen at the Port of Montreal announced today that the port workers will refuse to work overtime as of 7 a.m. Thursday for an indefinite period. The new pressure tactic comes on the heels
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