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The Cleveland-based Lake Carriers Association reports that shipments of limestone by U.S.-flag carriers on the Great Lakes totaled 3.6 million tons in May, a decrease of 6.8 percent compared to a year ago.  May’s loadings were above the month’s 5-year average by 1.1 percent. Loadings from U.S. quarries decreased 6.9 percent compared to 2024 to […]

Global container shipping rates escalated dramatically, with Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) increasing 41% this week to reach $3,527 per 40ft container. The London-based shipping consultancy today indicated that the  WCI has increased 70% in the last 4 weeks, as President Donald Trump’s “pause” on import tariffs led to a resumption of US-bound traffic after

Vancouver – On this World Environment Day, Global Container Terminals (GCT) proudly celebrates the power of collaboration and climate action with the successful implementation of renewable fuels at GCT Vanterm in Burrard Inlet. As of August 2024, renewable fuels have fully replaced conventional diesel in all terminal equipment, a major milestone in GCT’s commitment to

Vancouver -The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, the Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin,  announced measures to protect Southern Resident killer whales on the west coast. These measures will primarily address acoustic and physical disturbance to Southern

Jean Charest Former prime minister of Quebec,partner at Therrien Couture Joli-Cœur Mario Lefebvre Director and Senior Economistat Aviseo Conseil Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – Montreal The St. Lawrence Shipoperators invite you to their luncheon conference, a strategic event bringing together stakeholders from the maritime, economic, and public affairs sectors. Participate in a high-level discussion with

Seaspan Victoria Shipyards delivered on May 22 the HMCS Calgary back to the Royal Canadian Navy, marking the successful completion of the second full Docking Work Period (DWP) under Seaspan’s Halifax-Class Work Period (HCWP) contract. The DWP for HMCS Calgary represents the largest ever completed at Victoria Shipyards and stands as a testament to the coordinated

In the ever-evolving maritime industry, safety remains a paramount concern. DNV’s latest report, MARITIME SAFETY TRENDS 2014–2024, provides a comprehensive analysis of incident data from Lloyd’s List Intelligence, offering insights into the current safety landscape and highlighting key trends, challenges, and advancements. From 2022 to 2024, marine incidents rose by 22%, driven largely by machinery

The Port of Québec has announced the implementation of its greening plan, an ambitious initiative that aligns with its determination to contribute to the fight against climate change, improve air quality, and be a good neighbour in its community. In its 2035 Vision, the Port states its intention to become a greening leader in Québec

Houston – How can the global energy grid keep pace with fast-growing demand from new data centers supporting artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing? Nuclear energy and coastal waters offer a potential answer. The potential for floating nuclear-powered data centers is explored in depth in the latest industry-leading research from ABS and Herbert Engineering. Pathways to

KR (Korean Register) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) on June 3 during Nor-Shipping 2025 to jointly develop a very large ethane carrier (VLEC).  Ethane carriers are high value-added vessels designed to transport liquefied ethane at ultra-low temperatures of around -100°C. These ships require advanced engineering capabilities and