On the International Day of the Seafarer, IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez pays tribute to the 2 million seafarers who keep global markets functioning and supply chains going. In a video message to seafarers, Mr. Dominguez said: “Seafarers have been sorely tested in recent years – facing hostile acts from piracy or in conflict zones. I humbly […]
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The Port of Montreal was recognized for its exemplary sustainable development practices and environmental performance for the 17th consecutive year by Green Marine, the marine shipping industry’s leading voluntary environmental certification program. The results were presented at the annual GreenTech conference held in Halifax. Among the 59 participating port authorities, the MPA ranked in the
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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Board of Directors has unanimously re-elected Emanuele Grimaldi, President and Managing Director of Grimaldi Euromed SpA, as Chairman of the Board. ICS represents 80% of the world’s merchant fleet and is the principal international trade association for merchant shipowners and operators. Mr Grimaldi will continue as Chairman for another
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At the 38th investiture ceremony in Québec City, Premier François Legault decorated 22 new members of the Ordre national du Québec for their exceptional contribution to Quebec society, notably Louis-Marie Beaulieu, President and CEO of Groupe Desgagnés. As an Officer, Mr Beaulieu joins some 1,200 people who have been admitted to the Order since the first ceremony
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The 700 members of the International and Warehouse Union Local 514, representing ship and dock foremen have voted overwhelmingly to reject a revised comprehensive offer from the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). “In an effort to conclude a negotiated agreement that restores stability, the proposed four-year agreement would have provided all workers with significant gains
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MSC has announced a revision of its former Med to Canada trade services offering regular calls to the ports of Montreal and Halifax. “Renamed the Med Canadian Service, this new set up aims to integrate our two Mediterranean to Canada trade routes into an all-in-one strengthened service,” MSC said, adding: “As demand grows for more
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Dubai – Speaking at this year’s Drycon conference in Mumbai, Capt. Pappu Sastry, CEO of Adhira Shipping and Logistics (ASL) said that Africa’s mining sector is entering a golden age where opportunities are open to investors, shipping lines and logistics companies. Africa is a continent of more than 1.4 billion people, with a mining sector
Londres – La communauté maritime mondiale a déclaré aujourd’hui qu’elle est « consternée et profondément attristée par la nouvelle tragique selon laquelle un autre marin semble avoir été tué dans une frappe de drone le mercredi 12 juin à bord du MV Tutor en mer rouge ». C’est le deuxième naufrage d’un navire commercial par le groupe terroriste
London – The global shipping community declared today it is “appalled and deeply saddened with the tragic news that, yet another seafarer seems certain to have been killed in a drone boat strike on Wednesday 12 June while on board the MV Tutor in the Red Sea.” It is the second sinking of a commercial ship by
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Atlantic Towing Limited, a member of the J.D. Irving, Limited family of companies and Svitzer have made a significant joint investment in the modernisation of the Port of Halifax fleet by acquiring two new escort tugboats from the Rastar 3200 series, each boasting an 85-ton bollard pull. The Port of Halifax has seen substantial growth
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