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The latest installations of wind propulsion technology on large commercial vessels have pushed the global fleet of cargo ships capable of harnessing wind energy beyond the 100-vessel milestone, representing over five million tonnes of deadweight (DWT) cargo carrying capacity, reports the International Windship Association. The passing of this milestone marks a significant turning point in […]

The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (2010 HNS Convention) is set to enter into force on 29 November 2027, marking a milestone for shipping’s global liability and compensation regime as increasing volumes of chemicals and alternative fuels are transported by

Ottawa – Davie yesterday celebrated the ceremonial coin placement for Polar Max in Helsinki and marked the occasion with a parallel ceremony in Ottawa, underscoring another important milestone in the delivery of Canada’s next polar icebreaker under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Rooted in centuries-old shipbuilding tradition, a coin ceremony involves placing a coin beneath the

Seattle – The Marine Exchange of Puget Sound and Wärtsilä Voyage Canada have announced a three-year partnership to deploy the PortLink Digital Maritime Information Exchange Platform across the Puget Sound maritime corridor. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in maritime digitalization in the Pacific Northwest. It will introduce a shared digital platform connecting key

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased 3% to $2,800 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Asia–Europe and Transpacific trade routes. On the Asia–Europe trade route, spot rates increased again this week, driven by early peak season demand. Freight rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam rose 3% to $2,861 per 40ft container and

The transition to cleaner shipping took a major step forward as the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commission approved a first–of-its kind $1 million incentive to support commercial scale methanol bunkering at the Port of Long Beach.   The Clean Fuel Bunkering Challenge Incentive Award is designed to help move the maritime sector away from conventional dirty

Vancouver – Defense Metals Corp. today announced that it has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Hanwha Ocean Co. Ltd and its affiliate Hanwha Corporation, signed on May 25, 2026, to explore a strategic collaboration involving the future supply of rare earth elements (“REEs”) and potential investment opportunities. Defense Metals is a company

Ottawa – Québec-based Davie and UK-based Kraken Technology Group today announced a strategic collaboration to establish Canadian production, integration and development of Kraken’s market-leading autonomous solutions. Davie will provide Canadian capacity and capability to produce, integrate and develop Kraken’s advanced uncrewed surface vessels, and next-generation autonomous maritime systems. The agreement also provides a framework to

The Ontario Marine Council met with the Government of Ontario yesterday as part of its annual “Queens Park Day,” which included engagement with Premier Ford and multiple ministers to advance shared goals to strengthen supply chains, connect Ontarians with great jobs, and grow the provincial economy.  “The initiatives proposed in the first ever Ontario Marine Transportation Strategy launched by the Government of Ontario align perfectly with the government’s plan to protect Ontario at a time of economic

Battery electric container trucks are now operating at the Port of Vancouver as part of a pilot program promoting the adoption of alternative fuels and technologies. The Electric Container Trucking Program (ELECTRA) provides container trucking companies with subsidized five-year leases and supporting electric charging infrastructure. The pilot phase includes five companies operating six trucks.