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Port of Antwerp-Bruges reports strong recovery in container throughput in volatile trading environment

In the first nine months of 2026, Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 200.9 million tonnes of goods, 0.8% less than in the same period last year. After a first half of the year marked by consecutive operational disruptions, container throughput recovered strongly: the third quarter was the best since late 2020. At the same time, geopolitical […]

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Maritime piracy incidents remain at historic lows despite Somali piracy concerns

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has reported the lowest level (51) of piracy and armed robbery incidents since 1992 in the first nine months of 2026. However, a recent resurgence of Somali piracy incidents highlights the continued risks facing seafarers, with IMB urging vigilance, timely reporting and strict adherence to Best Management Practices (BMP).

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Port of Sept-Îles Appoints Joël Chouinard as President and Chief Executive Officer

The Sept-Îles Port Authority announces the appointment of Mr. Joël Chouinard as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port of Sept-Îles. After serving as Interim President and CEO over the past several months, Mr. Chouinard has officially been appointed to the position. This appointment reflects the organization’s commitment to continuity and will enable

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Georgia Ports gains permit for 3.5 million TEU container terminal

Savannah, Ga – Georgia Ports Authority this week hosted their annual State of the Port of Savannah event with President Kevin Price announcing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved the Savannah Container Terminal permit after a three-year review process. “We’re excited about the Savannah Container Terminal’s role in our future growth and investment

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World container rates rebound after three weekly declines

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, rose 3% to $4,485 per 40ft container, mainly due to an increase in rates on the Asia-Europe trade route. On the Transpacific trade route, rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles inched up 3% to $7,884 per 40ft container, while rates from Shanghai

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Implementation of new five-year collective agreement ensures stability at the Port of Montreal

The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) announced today the upcoming implementation of the new collective agreement between the Association and the union representing more than 1,200 longshore workers at the Port of Montreal, covering the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028, for a total duration of five years. The collective agreement was established by a labour

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QSL draws positive assessment of first public consultation sessions on container terminal project

Following the first two public consultation sessions on the international container terminal project in the Beauport sector, QSL has made a positive assessment of the discussions with citizens as part of the Impact Assessment and Mitigation Process (ISAP) led by the Québec Port Authority. The company welcomes the comments expressed openly and reiterates its commitment

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Port of Montreal and India’s Adani Group strengthen ties that support Canadian trade diversification

As part of Team Canada’s trade mission to India from October 12 to 17, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) and the Adani Group today announced the renewal of their collaboration agreement. The initiative aims to strengthen trade relations between the two countries and create new opportunities for Quebec and Canadian businesses. The agreement was signed

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Seaspan Shipyards hosts ceremonial keel laying for the future flagship polar icebreaker of the Canadian Coast Guard

North Vancouver. B.C — “I now declare the keel well and truly laid,” exclaimed the Hon. Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside Kevin Brosseau, Senior Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence and Commissioner for the Canadian Coast Guard, and Braeden Caley, MP for North Vancouver-Capilano, at Seaspan Shipyards.

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