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Ottawa – CCC (Canadian Commercial Corporation), Canada’s government-to-government contracting agency, announced today that it has been awarded a $9-million contract by the United States Department of Defense (U.S. DoD) for Mk 25 Mod 5 Marine Location Markers manufactured by Ontario-based HFI Pyrotechnics Inc (HFI). The water-activated devices are used to create a visible smoke and […]

On the sidelines of the first-ever Montréal Cruise Forum, held Tuesday at the Grand Quai of the Port of Montréal, Tourisme Montréal and the Port of Montréal announced a three-year partnership agreement to support the strategic development of the cruise sector in the city. The event also highlighted the economic impact of the industry and

A new study prepared by Aviseo Conseil for the Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) has revealed that expanding Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) container clearance services to six ports along the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway system would create tens of millions of dollars in regional economic development opportunities across Canada, generate significant new tax revenues,

As part of the Port of Montreal expansion project in Contrecœur, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announces that it has obtained a permit from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) authorizing the implementation of the compensation plan for copper redhorse feeding grounds. The plan was developed in accordance with the Statement of Decision and in consultation

In an ongoing recognition of the 50th anniversary of GCT Vanterm operations, Global Container Terminals (GCT) is proud to announce a new three-year community partnership with Mission Possible, a local non-profit organization transforming lives in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside through employment training, transitional jobs, and wraparound support. This commitment marks another positive step in the long-standing

In the first nine months of 2025, Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 202.6 million tonnes of maritime goods, a decrease of 3.8% compared with the same period last year. The throughput of general cargo, including containers, conventional general cargo and RoRo, increased by 1.3%, while dry and liquid bulk together declined by 12.8%. Following a solid

London –  Oceans North, WWF-Canada, Equal Routes and the Clean Arctic Alliance have called on the Government of Canada to show strengthened resolve to reach agreement on shipping emissions at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as well as a clear commitment to stronger actions domestically.  While Canada continued to voice support for the Net-Zero Framework

Canadian shipping company Canfornav announced today the official opening of its new office in Hong Kong. The expansion reflects Canfornav’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the Asian market, adding a new hub to its global operations. The Hong Kong office will better serve Far East clients and develop further partnerships in light of Canfornav’s fleet expansion. The

The Seamen’s Club of Trois-Rivières celebrated the inauguration of its new premises on October 16, marking an important milestone in its commitment to seafarers around the world. Thanks to the support of the Port of Trois-Rivières and Alcoa, this non-profit organization now has more spacious premises that are better suited to its activities. The new

In the wake of strong opposition to a proposed global carbon tax from the United States and Saudi Arabia, the International Maritime Organization concluded a fractious week-long session in London today by voting to delay the adoption of the Net Zero Framework (NZF) by one year. Prior to the vote, the Trump Administration, in an