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Québec City – Green Marine International has made its voluntary environmental certification program available to the maritime industry in several new countries after determining that its performance criteria are sufficiently challenging beyond each nation’s existing regulations.  “We’re delighted to further open the Green Marine program to the maritime operations in Australia, the Bahamas, and Mexico, and

Anyone visiting Canada Place or nearby areas in downtown Vancouver should prepare for increased crowds and traffic between now and late September, as the local cruise season ramps up. The Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver is on course for another strong season and expected to welcome more than 300 ship calls

QSL announced that its specialized oversized transport subsidiaries, Transport Watson in Canada, and Sycamore Specialized Carriers in the United States, are officially adopting a common identity: they are becoming QSL Transport. This natural evolution reflects the close integration between QSL and its specialized transport subsidiaries – teams united by a shared vision, high standards of quality and safety, and a

Total intermodal volumes rose 6.3 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Intermodal Association of North America. International containers added 8.5 percent, domestic containers improved 5.6 percent, while trailers fell 18.2 percent. “Tariff deadlines drove intermodal results in the first quarter,” said Anne Reinke, president and CEO of IANA. But commenting

The Department of Homeland Security has approved full production of the first U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC). The Service also received approval for low-rate initial production of the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC). The long-delayed project entails the replacement of the Polar Star, the sole remaining U.S. heavy icebreaker.  It facilitates the ability of shipbuilder Bollinger

The Port of Halifax has reported declines in total and container cargo in 2024, but continued strong business from the largest container ships calling on the East Coast of North America. “Halifax is a key international trade gateway to inland markets in Quebec, Ontario and US Midwest. We are a customer-centric, trusted partner,” said Fulvio

The Mediterranean Sea officially became an Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter (Med SOx ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI on 1 May 2025. The sulphur content in fuel oil for ships operating in the area is now limited to 0.1%, significantly reducing air pollution and delivering major benefits to both human health and

Parrish & Heimbecker Limited (P&H) of Winnipeg announced that it has acquired a deep-water bulk marine export terminal from Societe En Commandite Terminal Grains, which has been operated by Sollio Agriculture since 2021 in Quebec City, QC. This strategic acquisition marks a significant step forward in P&H’s ongoing growth and commitment to strengthening Canada’s grain

PD Ports has unveiled a project to develop one of the UK’s largest offshore wind manufacturing and installation hubs – the Teesport Offshore Gateway.  Unlocking 180 acres of development potential for a range of offshore manufacturers, assembly, marshalling and supply chain support services, the proposed site will confirm Teesside’s place at the heart of the UK