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The Minister of Fisheries, Joanne Thompson, today announced the Government of Canada is accepting project proposals under the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR). The Fund puts $77.5 million over five years, or $15.5 million a year, into projects that protect and rebuild aquatic species at risk across the country. The call […]

WINDSOR, Ontario – The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) today announced Peter Berry, Vice-President of Operations and Harbour Master at the Port of Windsor, as the 2026 recipient of the ACPA Medal of Merit, recognizing his decades of leadership, service and commitment to Canada’s marine community. The Medal of Merit was presented during the

According to a report published by TradeWinds, Maersk, the world’s second largest container line, is preparing orders worth approximately $9 billion for up to 42 container ships. It would include a dozen 24,000-TEU vessels, the first time the carrier has ordered ships of that dimension. Maersk itself does not comment traditionally on media reports. The

Hapag-Lloyd and DP World announce they have agreed to expand and further strengthen their long-standing cooperation in Africa. The partnership will focus on securing long-term terminal capacity in Dakar (Senegal), Luanda (Angola) and Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania) and supporting the development of key port infrastructure in Banana (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Maputo (Mozambique).

WILMINGTON, Delaware – Enstructure, a privately-owned marine terminal and logistics infrastructure company, and the Diamond State Port Corporation (DSPC) today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Delaware Container Terminal (DCT), the upcoming state-of-the-art container marine terminal in Wilmington. The milestone was celebrated alongside critical partners and collaborators including the State of Delaware, International Longshoremen’s Association, Delaware

Houston – ABS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with three Korean maritime organizations to advance the development of international standards for the next generation of smart ships and shipyards. The Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI), the Korean Offshore & Shipbuilding Association (KOSHIPA) and the Research Institute of Medium & Small Shipbuilding (RIMS)

JDI and JPM GTG have announced the acquisition by JPM GTG of Atlantic Towing’s Offshore Division, a subsidiary of J.D. Irving, to be renamed Sterling Atlantic Offshore. The transaction is subject to Canadian regulatory approval and is expected to close in September 2026. Sterling comprises a fleet of five Offshore Support Vessels. The offshore management

Prescott, ON – The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), along with Bruce Fanjoy, Member of Parliament for Carleton, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, yesterday officially welcomed Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Judy LaMarsh into its fleet, the first time an additional large vessel has joined the Great Lakes region in over

Port of Los Angeles waterfront workers processed 955,907 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in August, capping the busiest three consecutive months in Port history. More than 2.9 million TEUs moved across Port docks throughout June, July and August. August volume was 6% above the Port’s five-year average for the month and on par with last year.“We’ve put together

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, remained stable at $4,476 per 40ft container for the second consecutive week. On the Transpacific trade, rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles rose 2% to $7,352 per 40ft container, while those from Shanghai to New York edged up 1% to $9,726 per