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Port of Montreal evokes negative impact of docker overtime ban

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The Port of Montreal today warned that an overtime ban initiated by dockers could slow down or disrupt the handling of 50% of the goods transiting through Eastern Canada’s biggest container port. The 1,200 longshoremen began an “indefinite” ban this morning after their union charged that maritime employers were “dragging their heels” in deadlocked negotiations. […]

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BIMCO approves first management agreement for autonomous ships

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BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has adopted the AUTOSHIPMAN agreement in response to a growing number of remotely controlled ships. The AUTOSHIPMAN agreement provides a standard contractual foundation for third-party ship managers to deliver services for the operation of remotely controlled or fully autonomous ships. Remotely controlled ships are currently used primarily in inland waterways and coastal

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Growth continues in key commodities on St. Lawrence Seaway

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The St. Lawrence Seaway today announced its September performance figures, with 23.6 million mt (metric tons) of cargo shipped since the beginning of the navigation season. While overall tonnage is slightly down compared to the previous year, specific commodities demonstrate positive trends that underscore the Seaway’s vital role in North American supply chains, with indications

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Launching of new season of program protecting Southern Resident Killer Whales

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Seattle  –  Quiet Sound, a collaborative program from Washington Maritime Blue dedicated to fostering a more sustainable environment for Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) through reduction in underwater noise pollution announced the official launch of its voluntary vessel slowdown season beginning October 7 through early 2025. The effort protects the remaining 75 Southern Resident killer

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LOGISTEC appoints Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as Chief Commercial Officer to expand operations in North America and internationally

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LOGISTEC, a leading North American marine and environmental services provider, announces the appointment of Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as Chief Commercial Officer. Ms. Liborio Fernandes brings her leadership skills in international business and strategic development to drive growth for the company’s marine services sector throughout North America, Latin America and internationally. “As a transformational leader with in-depth supply chain knowledge and solid experience

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ICS welcomes progress on MARPOL amendments

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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed further progress achieved last week on developing a base text for amendments to the MARPOL Convention, to help ensure delivery of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) goal for international shipping to deliver net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by or close to 2050. However, much more work still

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Montreal dockers refusing to work overtime as of Thursday

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Firing another shot across the bow of maritime employers short of a general strike amidst deadlocked negotiations, the union representing 1,200 longshoremen at the Port of Montreal announced today that the port workers will refuse to work overtime as of 7 a.m. Thursday for an indefinite period. The new pressure tactic comes on the heels

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Negotiations resume between Montreal docker union and maritime employers

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Negotiations resumed early today, with federal mediator presence, between the union representing dockers at the Port of Montreal and the Maritime Employers Association )MEA). The existing collective agreement expired on December 31, 2023. Early Thursday, Local 375 of the CUPE union ended a three-day strike that was restricted to the two container terminals operated by

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US East and Gulf coast ports re-opening after tentative docker deal

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Ports from Maine to Texas handling half of total US maritime trade are back and running today following a tentative deal suspending a massive strike by some 35,000 dockers that had lasted three days. It was the first coast-wise work stoppage in nearly 50 years. Dockers will work under a three-month extension of the current

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Poll indicates large majority of Canadians support green shipping

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Vancouver – As Canada transitions towards a net-zero future, a new poll by the Angus Reid Institute and Clear Seas reveals a growing willingness among Canadians to support sustainable shipping practices. A significant majority of Canadians (64%) indicate they are willing to pay a premium on imported goods to offset carbon emissions associated with shipping.

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