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The City of Sault Ste. Marie and the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) have announced a partnership to develop a transformative infrastructure initiative: the development of a multimodal port and trade corridor that will connect Northern Ontario to Southern Ontario and export destinations beyond. Anchored by a newly developed port in Sault Ste. Marie, […]

The global economy was more resilient than anticipated in the first half of 2025, but downside risks loom large as higher barriers to trade and geopolitical and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on activity in many economies. The latest OECD Interim Economic Outlook projects global growth slowing from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.2% in 2025 and 2.9%

CN has announced that Madeleine Paquin has been appointed to the Board of Directors of CN. Ms. Paquin will join the Board effective as of October 29, 2025. “Madeleine is an accomplished logistics and supply chain executive with deep, hands-on experience in international trade and shipping,” said Shauneen Bruder, Chair of CN’s Board of Directors.

UK-based Greenergy and the Belledune Port Authority announced they have entered into a long-term lease of a tank facility in the deep-water import terminal in northern New Brunswick. It marked a strategic investment in the port and a new addition to Greenergy’s existing fuel terminal network. As the Belledune Port Authority, in partnership with the

Following the deposit of ratification instruments by four new countries last week at the United Nations–Sri Lanka, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone and Morocco- the High Seas Treaty has reached the milestone of 60 state ratifications needed to trigger its entry into force. Formally known as the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on

The 32 employees of Montreal Gateway Terminals launched an indefinite general strike early this Monday morning. They had filed a strike notice last Thursday after voting 96% in favour of strike action on September 11. In the event of a walkout, the container terminal operator indicated mitigation measures would be put in place. With the

The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) honoured Fritz King, the former Managing Director of Atlantic Container Line Canada (ACL), with the prestigious ACPA Medal of Merit Award at the association’s annual conference in Halifax. The Medal of Merit recognizes outstanding works or service on a national platform by an individual (or individuals), institution, or

The first newbuild tanker equipped with BAR Technologies’ WindWings propulsion technology has completed its maiden voyage to Europe from China. Owned and operated by UK-based Union Maritime, the Brands Hatch called at Rotterdam on September 8 in what was hailed as a milestone for decarbonization through the commercial viability of wind-assisted propulsion. The vessel  deployed more than a third

CN and CSX have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a new intermodal service into Nashville, Tennessee. This service will provide customers with a seamless, all-rail alternative for international containers moving from Canada’s West Coast gateways through Memphis directly into Nashville. By replacing the current trucking leg with a steel-wheel

According to a report from Danish liner consultancy Sea-Intelligence, the percentage of empty container being transported around the world has increased significantly in the past few years. Analysts at Sea-Intelligence have estimated the share of empties relative to full containers, based on teu-miles. Their conclusion: currently 41% of container transport is empty.  “The present situation