Leo Ryan, Editor Surrounded by his loved ones, Peter Cresswell, former President and CEO of Algoma Central Corporation, passed away in Sault Ste. Marie on June 20 at the age of 90. Maritime Magazine would like to add its voice of most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends over the departure of not only […]
Canada’s shipping industry loses a visionary leader: Peter Cresswell Read More »
Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, today forecast “a stable demand outlook for the container shipping sector in line with our previous report despite the uncertainties introduced by new US trade policies.” “We expect the supply/demand balance to weaken only slightly in 2025 and 2026, as our ship demand growth forecast now excludes a
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On June 25, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) leads the global celebration of the Day of the Seafarer – a day designated by the United Nations to recognize the critical role seafarers play in global trade, security, and the flow of essential goods. This year, the theme #MyHarassmentFreeShip calls attention to the urgent need to eliminate bullying
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Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC), Ireland’s second largest port operator, and the premier port of the Great Lakes, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority (CCCPA), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen trade ties and opportunities between the two. Built on the strong historical ties between the West of Ireland and Great Lakes region, the
According to Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s latest World Risk Poll Focus On report, Risk perceptions and experiences of ocean workers, ocean workers are among one of the most vulnerable demographics in the face of climate change, with 80% of them saying they are worried about being seriously harmed by severe weather. The report is based on new
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Portage, Ind. – Ports of Indiana has selected Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a leading global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, to operate the grain export facility at its Lake Michigan port. Considered one of the world’s “big four” global agri-commodities companies, LDC reported net sales of $50.6 billion in 2024. Over the years, the
Yellowknife, NT – The Canadian Coast Guard’s annual Arctic summer operational season is underway. Through its new Arctic Strategy, the Canadian Coast Guard is working with Inuit, First Nation, and Métis partners to deliver services and programs in the North, by the North, for the North. In total, seven Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers are scheduled to
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The Port Alberni Port Authority (PAPA) has announced a significant step in its leadership evolution with the appointment of a Co-CEO structure, effective July 1, 2025. This move reflects the organization’s focus on long-term succession planning, leadership continuity, and future growth of the Port. Current President and CEO Zoran Knezevic will be joined in executive leadership by Mike Carter, PAPA’s Vice President
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By Leo Ryan, Editor In today’s turbulent economic, trade and geopolitical environment, it has become more vital than ever to invest massively in infrastructure. This was a central message which emerged from a luncheon-conference staged in Montreal on June 18 by the St. Lawrence Shipoperators featuring former Quebec Premier Jean Charest and Mario Lefebvre, Director
Seafarers detained in connection with their professional duties must be treated fairly and with dignity, with full respect for their human rights, high level participants from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Labour Organization (ILO), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have urged, following a joint event at IMO Headquarters
IMO, ILO, ICS, ITF unite in call to protect seafarers against criminalization Read More »