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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd launching Gemini ocean network on February 1

On February 1, Maersk A/S (Maersk), an entity under A.P. Moller – Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) launch their operational collaboration Gemini Cooperation. The ambition is to deliver a flexible and interconnected ocean network with industry-leading schedule reliability above 90 percent once fully phased in. Around 340 vessels will be phased in and be a […]

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Canada Border Services Agency urged by shipping industry coalition to enhance trade facilitation

By Leo Ryan, Editor While the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has traditionally focused on security, it must now prioritize trade facilitation as well by notably significantly broadening customs support for shipping projects requiring marine container examination facilities. Such is the central message from the respective leaders of the Chamber of Marine Commerce, the Shipping

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CIB to finance $60.7M in first indigenous-led port logistics facility in BC

Prince Rupert – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) reached financial close on a $60.7 million loan to help the Metlakatla Development Corporation (MDC) and the Prince Rupert Port Authority develop the Indigenous-led South Kaien Import Logistics Park, in British Columbia. Funding comes from the CIB’s Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII) and will be used for site infrastructure needed

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Americold to build a $80M cold storage facility in Port Saint John

Atlanta-based Americold Realty Trust, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition, and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, today announced plans to develop its first Import-Export Hub in Canada at Port Saint John in New Brunswick. Americold will invest between $75 and $80M to develop this conventional

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Chambers of Commerce of Québec and Lévis announce support for QSL container project

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Quebec (CCIQ) and the Greater Lévis Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIGL) have announced their support for a project being proposed by QSL for a  container terminal that would handle 250,000 containers annually in the Beauport sector of the Port of Quebec. In a joint statement on January

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Polar Marine Seminar offered a wide-ranging agenda

A wide-ranging agenda on Polar specific measures was discussed at the January 24-25 Polar Marine Seminar jointly sponsored by IMO and Norway’s Chairship of the Arctic Council, in cooperation with the Arctic Council’s Working Group on the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME). Over 200 participants representing nearly 100 different States, entities and organizations

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CN Reaches New Tentative Collective Agreement with IBEW

CN announced today that a new tentative four-year collective agreement has been reached with the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW), thereby averting a strike action that workers had approved with a 72-hour notice. The union represents approximately 750 Signals and Communication employees at CN across Canada. No details of the tentative agreement will be

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Denmark allocates US$2 billion to boosting Arctic and North Atlantic defence amidst rising security  concerns

Denmark today announced a new agreement between the country’s political ;parties regarding strengthening military presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions. This first agreement contains initiatives with financial commitments valued at approximately 14 billion Danish kroner (about US$2 billion). The agreement comes amid Denmark’s evolving challenges in the regions, including increasing Russian-Chinese cooperation in

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Coast Guard vessels free Manitoulin from thick Lake Erie ice

The Manitoulin, a bulk carrier operated by Lower Lakes Towing of Port Dover, Ontario, was heading for winter lay-up at Sarnia upon being being freed last Saturday by three U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard vessels after being trapped in Lake Erie thick ice near Buffalo, NY since January 22. Taking part in the rescue operation

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