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As Canada sets its sights on doubling exports beyond the United States, a logistical reality cannot be ignored: to compete on the world stage, we cannot limit ourselves to rethinking our land-based infrastructure. Canada’s commercial merchant fleet must be recognized and supported for what it is: a critical and indispensable piece of transportation infrastructure. Canada […]

Houston – Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, has taken delivery of Acadia, a cutting-edge Jones Act-compliant subsea rock installation vessel, from Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The delivery of Acadia marks a significant milestone in Great Lakes’ strategic expansion into the offshore energy sector and reinforces

CSL has released its 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting continued progress in environmental performance and responsible operations across its global business. “Sustainability is fundamental to how we operate, how we create value for our customers, and how we define success,” said Louis Martel, CSL President and CEO. “Our focus remains clear: protecting the wellbeing of our

Port Saint John released its 2025 Annual Report, Foundation Forged: From Investment to Impact, at its Annual General Meeting today, highlighting the completion of major infrastructure investments, a record year for containers and cruise, and the continued strength of its diversified cargo base.  In 2025, the Port handled 239,364 TEUs of container cargo, a 29.4%

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is moving ahead with plans to dredge near Second Narrows in Burrard Inlet, with federal regulatory approval now in place. The dredging and associated works will increase port capacity and supply chain efficiency, including facilitating vessels calling Trans Mountain’s Westridge terminal to more fully load, and directly support Prime Minister

Ottawa – The National Maritime Group has announced the appointment of Debbie Murray as President and Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned public affairs professional with a strong grasp of, and profile within, the maritime sector; experience balancing the challenges of Canadian market access and policy development within globally regulated sectors; and, success with Canadian government

Datifex, a 2026 NATO DIANA Innovator cohort member, has signed a Managed Service Agreement with the Halifax Port Authority (HPA) to bring OneHarbour™ to Port Halifax. The Operations Centre (OPCEN) at the HPA runs one of Canada’s busiest harbours around the clock, juggling vessel traffic, berth scheduling, environmental conditions, and safety events across many systems.

The World Shipping Council has released its annual Containers Lost at Sea Report, showing that an estimated 1,478 containers were lost at sea in 2025 out of approximately 280 million transported globally. This is equivalent to 0.0005 percent of global containers transported. The 2025 figure represents an increase from the 576 containers lost in 2024

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, jumped 5% this week to $4,166 per 40ft container, supported by an increase in rates on the Transpacific trade route. The composite index reached its highest level since September 2024. On the Transpacific trade route, spot rates continued to strengthen, with those

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON – Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree today highlighted an $816M investment over seven years to strengthen maritime security and expand the Canadian Coast Guard‘s role in monitoring Canada’s waters. Through new authorities under the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration Systems and Borders Act, the Canadian Coast Guard is enhancing its role in protecting Canada’s waters, including using