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The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announces that, as of March 31, the Port of Montreal has been added as a call in the rotation of CMA CGM’s CAGEMA shipping service, providing a direct connection between Montreal and the Latin American market. This new service represents a significant strategic milestone for the Port of Montreal and […]

Tim Wilkins, INTERTANKO Managing Director. by Colin Laughlan – West Coast correspondent VANCOUVER, B.C. – Amid the world’s rapt attention on the war in the Middle East – and soaring oil prices as tankers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf – delegates from as far away as Europe and Asia participated yesterday in the debut conference

France’s CMA CGM has announced a significant enhancement to its network as part of their commitment to delivering high-quality service and sustainable transportation options. CMA CGM is making the innovative NEOLINER ORIGIN wind powered vessel, directly accessible for its customers through CMA CGM’s network. This unique low-carbon solution will strengthen its service offering between France

During the 2026 Québec International Cruise Forum, the Port of Québec and Destination Québec cité officially opened a multi-sensory tourism showcase at Terminal 30. The new immersive installation is a significant step forward in enhancing the disembarkation experience for cruise passengers and ensuring the sustainable development of the region’s tourist attractions. “This multisensory showcase was born

Global iron ore shipments have risen 5% y/y during the first 12 weeks of 2026, supported by stronger Chinese import demand, indicates Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO. “However, this increase has not been matched by Chinese steel production which fell 4% y/y during the first two months of the year. As a result,

Calgary – ATCO Ltd. has announced that it will provide approximately $10 million of staged investment for 40 per cent ownership in West Kitikmeot Resources Corp. (WKR). Backed by significant Inuit ownership, WKR is the sole proponent developing the Grays Bay Road and Port Project (GBRP), a critical infrastructure project consisting of a greenfield deepwater port with access to the Northwest

By Julie Gedeon The St. Lawrence Ship Operators (Armateurs du Saint-Laurent) welcomed key industry stakeholders to its March 21st luncheon-conference at the Saint-James Club in Montreal  to assess the future of shortsea shipping. “Our supply chains have been shaken by geopolitical developments, shifts in trade patterns, and growing pressure on land-based networks,” Saul Polo, the

The St. Lawrence Seaway officially launched its 68th navigation season today at the St. Lambert Lock in Montreal, with the M/V Blacky operated by Canfornav, as the season’s ceremonial vessel. The event brought together Canada’s Minister of Transport, representatives of the United States Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, industry, community and government leaders.

London – The International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) has called attention to the consequences of deregulation and competition in maritime pilotage, highlighting that it is a public, not commercial, service that exists for the safety of navigation, protecting people, the environment and trade. The Association believes decision-makers need to understand that deregulation and competition are

During an extraordinary session in London, the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) strongly condemned the threats and attacks against merchant  vessels in the Persian Gulf and proposed the creation of safe-passage framework in the Strait of Hormuz. The Council called for the establishment of a safe maritime framework, as a provisional and urgent