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Truro, NS – The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced on Feb. 4 an investment of over $125 million through two initiatives under the Ocean’s Protection Plan to strengthen marine safety in 47 communities across Canada. Specifically, funding will:  support Indigenous communities in hiring marine coordinators, through the Indigenous and […]

Halifax – The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced today an investment of up to $25 million for the Halifax Port Authority. This investment bolsters both environmental sustainability and supply chain efficiency, while actively supporting decarbonization efforts in the transportation sector and strengthening infrastructure resiliency. The investment breakdown includes: Up to $22.5 million,

HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority) has released results for the 2024 navigation season, reporting a combined total cargo of 11.46 million metric tonnes (MT) through the ports of Hamilton and Oshawa, and the Thorold Multimodal Hub. The evolving cargo mix demonstrates the importance of trade-enabling infrastructure in driving Ontario’s economy. The navigation season saw a total of

Quebec City – The port authorities of Montréal, Québec, Saguenay, Sept-Îles, and Trois-Rivières have approved a memorandum of understanding with North Sea Port. This initiative will strengthen supply chains between the Saguenay-St. Lawrence and North Sea maritime corridors, stimulating economic growth and fostering innovation. The agreement on January 30 builds on a memorandum of cooperation

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has added its voice to the rising chorus of North American business interests expressing serious concern over the planned 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico by the Trump Administration. The Washington-based trade association represents 150 port authorities in the Western Hemisphere, including the United States, Canada, the Caribbean

RMK Marine has launched Neoliner Origin, the primarily-wind powered RO/RO ordered at the  Turkish shipyard by Nantes-based Neoline. In the coming months, sea trials of the Neoliner Origin will take place before its expected delivery in late June 2025, followed by its inaugural voyage departing from Saint- Nazaire in summer 2025. Shippers who have committed to use the

Quebec City – Green Marine International has announced the appointment of Antidia Citores as General Manager for Green Marine Europe, the environmental certification program for the European maritime industry. Antidia officially assumes her position today and will carry out her role from Bordeaux, France. With her 4-year experience as a project manager for Green Marine

IntermodeX has announced the development of LinX, a cutting-edge transload and logistics facility strategically located at the Port of Prince Rupert (PRPA). Designed to support global cargo owners, ocean carriers and forwarders, LinX will leverage Prince Rupert gateway’s natural advantages and IntermodeX’s advanced transload and logistics capabilities along with CN’s extensive rail network. Set to launch in Q1 2027, Phase 1 will span over 30 acres and feature a 100-door facility,

The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Anita Anand, today announced a public consultation to gather feedback on expanding security screening requirements at Canada’s ports. These proposed changes would enhance security. Consultations will be open until March 31, 2025. Currently, only individuals with specific occupations and those requiring access to highly restricted areas at Canada’s ports are required to hold

New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveals abandonment of seafarers by ship-owners increased by 87% in 2024 from the previous year.  The abandonment of seafarers is spiralling out of control, increasing nearly two-fold with 3,133 seafarers abandoned by ship-owners in 2024 compared to 1,676 in 2023.   A total 312 vessels were abandoned