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Port of Montreal market diversifies strongly amid Trump-driven trade war

Speaking this morning at the Canadian Club of Montreal, Julie Gascon, President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority (MPA), released the mid-year results for 2025, marked by a complex global economic environment but also by encouraging signs of resilience and diversification. The MPA reported a decrease of 2.16% in total volumes compared to the same period […]

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18th annual GreenTech conference underscores marine industry’s sustainability commitment

By Julie Gedeon New Orleans – Green Marine welcomed more than 200 delegates to GreenTech 2025 in New Orleans from June 9th to11th. The event marked the first time the annual conference took place on the Gulf Coast. “Louisiana was the obvious choice with the Port of New Orleans being among the first ports from

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Sang H. Yi appointed acting head of MARAD

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Sang H. Yi as Acting Maritime Administrator (MARAD). As acting head of MARAD, Yi will play a critical role in advancing the Trump Administration’s domestic shipbuilding goals and restoring the nation’s maritime dominance, as outlined in President Trump’s April Executive Order.   Acting Administrator Yi will lead MARAD’s efforts to

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UN conference underlines essential role of the ocean in mitigating climate change

Nice, France— After a week of deliberation and discussion, the United Nations Ocean Conference today by consensus adopted a political declaration titled “Our ocean, our future:  united for urgent action”, stressing that the ocean plays an essential role in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. “The ocean is fundamental to life on our planet

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Canada, Finland and the United States advance work on icebreaker collaboration

Ottawa – The National Coordinators of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact) and other officials from the governments of Canada, Finland and the United States (U.S.) successfully  concluded a 2-day meeting on Thursday to discuss their shared commitment to strengthening Arctic presence and icebreaking capabilities through the ICE Pact. During the discussions, delegates from Canada, Finland and the U.S. successfully advanced deliverables under the ICE

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Port of Quebec achieves highest standards of Green Marine certification for 7th year in a row

The Port of Québec is proud that it has once again achieved the highest standards of Green Marine, an internationally recognized environmental certification program for the maritime industry. This is the seventh year in a row the Port as earned the recognition, clearly demonstrating its dedicated, unwavering commitment to sustainable development and continuous improvement for

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Logistec sets industry record with 30 Green Marine certified terminals in North America

LOGISTEC, a leading North American marine and logistics services provider, proudly announces the certification of three additional terminals—Cleveland Bulk, Cleveland Breakbulk and MtlLINK in Montreal—under the Green Marine environmental program. This milestone brings LOGISTEC’s total to 30 certified terminals, setting a new industry benchmark for environmental leadership and sustainable operations. “Reaching 30 certified terminals, including

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Davie acquiring Gulf Copper & Manufacturing in Texas

Davie, a leading international builder of icebreakers and other specialized ships, has announced its intention to acquire shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur from Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation, a Texas-based leader in ship repair, construction, and marine services. Once the transaction is complete and contracts are secured, Davie plans to invest $1 billion

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BC Ferries selects Chinese shipyard to construct four new major vessels

BC Ferries announced it has selected China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards (CMI Weihai) to build four New Major Vessels (NMVs) following a rigorous global procurement process that included a public Request for Proposals, comprehensive bid evaluations, international site visits, and independent third-party reference checks. “CMI Weihai is a global leader in passenger ferry construction, and

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AGLPA announces appointment of first Communications Director, Leslie Zager

Washington – The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) announced the appointment of Leslie Zager as the organization’s first Communications Director. Zager will manage strategic communications efforts and work to strengthen engagement with the AGLPA’s member ports and stakeholders across the Great Lakes region. A Michigan native based in Detroit, Zager brings over 25 years of experience

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