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The Federal Maritime Commission in Washington announced it is conducting a non-adjudicatory investigation to examine whether the vessel flagging laws, regulations, or practices of certain foreign governments create unfavorable shipping conditions in the foreign trade of the United States. It coupled its announcement with a claim that the approach of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) “has not […]

According to Eugene Seroka, Executive Director Port of Los Angeles, cargo at the leading U.S. container gateway was down more than 30% in the first week of May as a result especially of the Trump Administration’s tariffs on Chinese goods. Speaking at the Port’s media briefing earlier this week, Mr. Seroka said: “Volume in the

Portage, IN – Ports of Indiana welcomed a delegation led by the Port of Antwerp-Bruges  on a trade mission exploring economic opportunities and new container shipments between the U.S. Midwest and European markets. The day’s events on Wednesday included a tour of Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor, the future site of the port’s first ocean container

The Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF) announces today the release of the Canadian Seafarers Pathway Study, a first of its kind comprehensive report revealing critical labour and skills shortages in the country’s marine transportation sector. The study identifies a pressing need to attract and train new talent, with domestic vessel operators needing to hire 8,300

Vancouver – The North Pacific Green Corridor Consortium (NPGCC), established to decarbonize and enhance the resilience of the trade corridor between Canada, Japan and South Korea, has announced David Molinski as Executive Director. David will lead NPGCC’s efforts to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and strengthen the trade corridor connecting the three countries. With over

The BBC HOUSTON has successfully completed her first passages through the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System into Lake Erie and back, marking the premiere for this vessel class which is dubbed “LakerMax”. After having arrived at Montreal in late April, a routine inspection had been conducted by the Seaway Authority, giving the vessel clearance to

In response to a proposed additional 100% tariff on Chinese manufactured ship-to-shore (STS) by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the Trump Administration, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) continues to fiercely advocate for the port and maritime industry. AAPA President and CEO Cary Davis again testified in a hearing

À la suite des récents investissements massifs dans la construction navale au Québec, les comités sectoriels de main-d’œuvre (CSMO) de la fabrication métallique industrielle (PERFORM) et de l’industrie maritime (CSMOIM) annoncent le lancement conjoint d’un appel d’offres pour la réalisation d’une étude approfondie sur la main-d’œuvre dans le secteur de la construction, de l’entretien et

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority announced it will issue a request for qualifications in July 2025 for a construction partner to deliver the landmass and wharf component of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project—a significant step towards delivering the project. The new marine container terminal at the Port of Vancouver is a transformational, nation building

This year’s International Day for Women in Maritime, celebrated annually on 18 May, will spotlight pathways for women’s leadership, participation and impact in the global ocean economy.   Shipping carries more than 80% of global trade in goods and is essential to everyone on the planet. However, the sector remains male-dominated – women make up less