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Fincantieri Marine Group and two Great Lakes shipbuilders, Fraser Shipyards (Superior, Wis.) and Donjon Marine (Erie, Pa.), have established a collaborative framework to bring new shipbuilding programs and technology to the ‘Fourth Coast’ in keeping with the Trump administration’s efforts to rapidly increase domestic shipbuilding.   The three shipyards will join forces to compete for a […]

Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes in March 2026 decreased 23.5 percent from a year ago, the Lake Carriers Association (LCA) reported. Loadings were also below the month’s 5-year average by 35.1 percent.  The iron ore trade stands at 2.7 million tons, a decrease of 7.7 percent compared to 2025. For the first three

Port Milwaukee was excited to welcome the Marshall Islands-flagged Federal Nagara as the first vessel of the 2026 international season. The Federal Nagara arrived on April 3 at the LOGISTEC terminal to unload specialty steel products following its transit through the St. Lawrence Seaway from Spain and Belgium, where it was loaded. The St. Lawrence Seaway locks opened

The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), has announced on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, the licence approval in principle for a new Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) sufferance warehouse located at the Port of Hamilton, Ontario. A sufferance warehouse is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by

In a development that took Canadian marine industry observers by surprise, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced today that Julie Gascon has ceased her position as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective as of today. Ms. Gascon had occupied the helm of the port since February 2024. A committee composed of members of the Board

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven Mackinnon, has announced vessel management measures to support the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales, including an increased approach distance from the previous 400 metres to 1,000 metres. This measure will help increase protection, simplify regulations for Canadians,

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has completed an assessment of the Point Rousse Port Expansion Project located in Newfoundland and Labrador and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means. Located on the Baie Verte Peninsula, the Point Rousse Port Expansion Project would involve extending and

The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) has announced the promotion of Jason Card to Vice President, External affairs and likewise to welcome André Chabot as Director of Government Relations and Charleen Horton as Director of Finance & Administration. As part of these changes, Ray Johnston will be transitioning from Secretary/Treasurer to Corporate Secretary. President & CEO, Joshua Juel, noted, “We have a

 Mark O’Neil, Columbia Group Mark O’Neil, CEO of Columbia Group, has questioned whether the shipping industry is heading for a wider crewing shortage as conflict in the Middle East, fuel disruption in the Philippines and rising repatriation costs place growing strain on global crewing. In Mr O’Neil’s view, the industry risks focusing too heavily on

Arsenio Dominguez The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez today urged States to support diplomatic efforts to secure the evacuation of around 20,000 seafarers still stranded in the Persian Gulf, and enable humanitarian corridors for urgent assistance.   During a virtual meeting for Foreign Ministers from more than 40 countries hosted by the