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The Chamber of Marine Commerce is applauding the start of a federal engagement process announced May 8th that will enable feedback that will inform federal government efforts to update legislation in ways that benefit Canadians businesses, workers, and consumers.  “This engagement demonstrates a clear understanding by the Government of Canada that the success of supply chains and the success of the economy are […]

He succeeds Marc Paquin, who is retiring after more than two decades at the helm of the Company. This appointment follows the acquisition of Groupe Somavrac by Instar Asset Management in December 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter focused on long-term growth and development across its maritime, logistics and industrial activities. “Groupe Somavrac

Canadian Pacific Kansas City President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel has issued a statement reiterating strong objections to the merger application refiled by Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) on April 30, 2026:   “Having taken nearly four months to refile their application, longer than it took for

Two corporate entities and a shoreside superintendent face criminal charges in connection with the vessel crash in March 2024 that knocked down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, the US Department of Justice announced. A federal court unsealed an indictment today charging three defendants with conspiracy to defraud the United States and with causing

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has published its latest update to its WSC Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard, which tracks the global liner shipping industry’s investment in vessels capable of running on renewable and lower-emission fuels, and how the liner fleet is preparing for the energy transition. As of March 2026, the number of dual-fuel container ships

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Steven MacKinnon, today announced an investment of up to $14.3 million for Charlottetown Harbour Authority, Inc. under the Green Shipping Corridor Program Clean Ports stream. The project includes funding to install shore power infrastructure at Port Charlottetown, enabling ocean-going vessels to

Nantes, France – Neoline, a pioneer company in low‑carbon wind‑powered shipping, announces a one‑year (renewable) partnership with Montship, which will act as liner services and port agent for Neoliner Origin in Halifax (CAN). This partnership also extends the Neoline offer to Montreal and Toronto through a rail connection represented by Montship Inc. and operated by

Sucro Can Canada and HOPA Ports have staged the official opening of Sucro Can’s new sugar refinery, located at Pier 15 in the Port of Hamilton. The refinery is a major investment which will strengthen Canada’s agri‑food and food processing supply chain for decades to come. The project represents more than a decade of partnership

The St. Lawrence Ship Operators have announced the members of their Board of Directors for  the 2026–2027 term, composed of representatives from key Canadian maritime transportation  organizations operating along the St. Lawrence–Great Lakes corridor. The Board’s mandate will be to continue strengthening the association’s governance, support the implementation of the 2026–2028 strategic plan, and advance the

Dubai –  DP World today launched a first-of-its-kind cargo war risk insurance solution to help businesses navigate disruption across Middle East trade routes, where traditional insurance has become fragmented, costly and often unavailable.  The solution provides continuous coverage across the entire supply chain, from ocean or air transit through port storage and inland delivery, closing