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Enjoy! The Autumn Edition of Maritime Magazine (No. 114) is online

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This autumn 2024 issue is packed with content of special interest to maritime/logistics stakeholders and shippers engaged in international markets. Our annual major feature on North Atlantic trade reveals how the shifting global manufacturing landscape towards Southeast Asia favors increased trade through ports in Eastern Canada. Another annual feature report highlights how energy transition and […]

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Shipping decarbonization efforts help to reduce underwater noise

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BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have developed a guide which aims to help the shipping industry understand and reduce underwater radiated noise from ships and help the industry implement the underwater noise guidelines from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The attention on underwater radiated noise from ships has significantly increased over the

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First visit of Federal Indiana to Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor

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Portage, Indiana – Officials welcomed the new ocean vessel Federal Indiana to Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor this past Monday, marking the ship’s first visit to its namesake state. Launched in 2024, the Federal Indiana is owned and operated by Fednav, Canada’s largest bulk shipping company. The vessel is 200 meters long and 24 meters wide, the largest

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$3 Billion announced from new EPA grant program to decarbonize American ports

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The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) today congratulated the ports awarded 55 grants across 27 states and territories from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Ports Program. These funds will support the purchase of zero emission equipment, including over 1,500 units of cargo handling equipment, 1,000 drayage trucks, 10 locomotives, and 20 vessels, as well as

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Montreal Gateway Terminals joins Portchain network

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Portchain today announced Montreal Gateway Terminals will join the Portchain Connect network.  Montreal Gateway Terminals will use Portchain Connect to increase the quality and speed of their berth alignment with customers through digital handshakes and secure data sharing. The partnership will allow Montreal Gateway Terminals to simplify their communication channels and improve overall berth alignment. Portchain Connect

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Seafarer Happiness Index shows benefits of increased downtime due to Red Sea diversions

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The latest Seafarer Happiness Index report of the Mission to Seafarers  reveals a steady increase in satisfaction in several areas of seafaring life to 7.16 in Q3 2024, marginally up from 6.99 in Q2 of this year, partly due to increased downtime that is attributed to Red Sea diversions. The Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) is

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Montreal dockworkers announce second strike against Termont container terminals

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In a new pressure tactic episode of a prolonged waterfront labour conflict, the SCFP 375 union representing 1,200 longshoremen at the Port of Montreal today announced an “unlimited strike” starting Thursday at ll a.m. at the two container terminals operated by Termont unless an agreement is reached beforehand. This  follows a 24-hour work stoppage at

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Montreal Port Authority signs a strategic decarbonization partnership with SOFIAC  

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In a bid to enhance energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has entered into a strategic partnership with SOFIAC, an investment fund specializing in decarbonization. SOFIAC will support the MPA in a comprehensive energy efficiency project that has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its operational buildings

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ZIM restructuring its Cross-Atlantic service

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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced today a restructuring of its Cross-Atlantic services, linking the Mediterranean with North and South America. The updated structure, set to take effect as of February 2025, will enhance service offerings by establishing two weekly service strings, one focused on direct routes from Mediterranean ports to Canada and the U.S. East

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BCMEA and waterfront union negotiations resuming October 29

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In follow up to the Canada Industrial Relations Board’s decision earlier this week, the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 are scheduled to meet with the assistance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) on Tuesday, October 29 and continue as necessary on October 30 and 31,

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