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Quebec City –  Desgagnés today announced the addition of another vessel to its fleet.  Acquired from its long-standing German business partner, Briese Schiffahrts–also known for its commercial division, BBC Chartering–this vessel is intended to serve remote communities and industries in the Canadian Arctic, including Nunavut and Nunavik, the Canadian east coast, and the international market.

Seward, Alaska — Royal Caribbean Group, a global vacation leader, recently commemorated the opening of the Dale R. and Carol Ann Lindsey Alaska Railroad Terminal with partners Alaska Railroad, The Seward Company, Turnagain Marine Construction at an official ribbon cutting ceremony including Alaska dignitaries Representative Louise Stutes of Kodiak and Seward, 5th District; Representative Alyse Galvin

Swiss marine power company WinGD has reached a landmark moment in the development of zero-carbon marine fuels with the successful sea trials and delivery of ANTWERPEN, to Belgian gas shipowner and infrastructure developer EXMAR. Powered by WinGD’s X52DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine, the vessel is the world’s first ocean-going ship designed to operate on ammonia fuel.  The

As the federal government concluded consultations on potential reforms to the Canada Labour Code, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on Ottawa to prioritize supply chain stability, reduce compliance burdens on small businesses, and modernize labour rules that have long-tilted toward large unions. Recent strikes and labour disruptions, including those at CN and

Citing prevailing market conditions, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is raising additional transit surcharges for most vessel classes from July 15, reports the Splash847.com shipping news platform. This will increase costs for tankers, gas carriers, bulkers and containerships using the international waterway.  The steepest increases will affect crude oil carriers and petroleum product tankers. Laden vessels in