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Harmonized regulation key to unlocking investments in scaling onboard carbon capture for maritime decarbonization

A clear and supportive legislative framework is critical to enabling Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) and unlocking timely investment across the ship and LCO₂ offloading value chain, according to a DNV report commissioned by five leading shipping companies. The shipping companies involved – CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and MSC – see OCCS as […]

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Port of Halifax reports total cargo decline in 2025

The Port of Halifax has released annual statistics which show a 10.4% decline in total traffic and a marginal drop in container cargo in 2025. Global geopolitical pressures, shipping alliance shifts and economic uncertainties have continued to impact results, the port said in a press release. Total throughput amounted to 8.6 million metric tons versus

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Fastfrate expands global supply chain capabilities with acquisition of Omnitrans

Toronto – Fastfrate Group, one of Canada’s largest privately held transportation and supply chain providers, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Omnitrans Inc., a leading Canadian international freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm headquartered in Montreal.  The deal includes 100% ownership of Omnitrans Inc. including their subsidiaries, Metro Customs Brokers Inc.

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Port of Churchill partners with Fednav to assess operational needs for year-round shipping

Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) has partnered with Canadian shipping company Fednav to examine the operational requirements that would be necessary to support year-round shipping from the Port of Churchill. The work for this review is underway and is expected to be completed this summer, AGG indicated in a press release from Winnipeg. Fednav’s work with

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Global treaty on fishing vessel safety to enter into force in 2027

The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework. Argentina’s accession triggered its entry into force in 12 months.  The Agreement sets out mandatory safety standards for more than 45,000 fishing vessels of 24 metres in

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Port of Trois-Rivières reports 2.6MT of cargo handled in 2025

In 2025, the Port of Trois-Rivières handled 2.6 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo, supporting both regional and international trade flows. Traffic consisted of 1.9 MMT of dry bulk, 198,200 tonnes of liquid bulk, and 485,000 tonnes of general cargo. The decrease observed this year was anticipated and is directly related to major infrastructure projects

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Great Lakes Pilotage Authority – Head Office Relocation 

The Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA) hereby advises industry stakeholders that its Cornwall Head Office will relocate effective March 2, 2026.  After more than three decades at its current location, GLPA will be moving its Headquarters and Operations Center to a modern facility that supports current and future logistical operations, safety & security platform, and technology requirements.

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20th anniversary of Maritime Labour Convention protecting seafarer rights

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are marking the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), a landmark treaty that has reshaped working and living conditions for seafarers worldwide and strengthened fair competition in global shipping.  Adopted on 23 February 2006 by the International Maritime Labour Conference

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President Trump counters Supreme Court ruling with additional tariffs

President Trump counters Supreme Court ruling with additional tariffs

By Leo Ryan, Editor Within a few hours after the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump had overstepped his authority by imposing sweeping global tariffs on so-called Liberation Day last April, an angry U.S. President announced a global tariff of 10% for 150 days to replace some of his “emergency” levies. He said the new

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