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Alphaliner reports that LNG orders by carriers now significantly overshadow methanol

Concerns over the future availability of green methanol are clearly reflected in carriers’ newbuilding orders this year, according to the latest report by Alphaliner. After dominating the newbuilding market last year, the proportion of methanol-fuel contracts fell sharply in the first ten months of 2024. Methanol-powered ships so far represent just 21% of new capacity […]

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Labour Minister proposes special mediator in Montreal docker conflict 

Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has proposed the appointment of a special mediator to seek to break the deadlock in negotiations between the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) and the union representing 1,200 Montreal longshoremen. During a meeting late Tuesday, the Minister made the proposal so the parties can resume negotiations, without any pressure tactic from

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OMC selects Premier Doug Ford as first recipient of Ontario Marine Champion Award

The Ontario Marine Council (OMC) today announced the inaugural recipient of its “Ontario Marine Champion” Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing marine shipping in Ontario. Premier Doug Ford, is the first-ever recipient of the award, which recognizes his government’s unprecedented engagement with the marine shipping industry to create the first-ever Ontario Marine Transportation Strategy.

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Ports of Indiana launches biggest cargo operation on Ohio River

Ports of Indiana has launched a new business venture called Indiana River & Rail Terminals, the largest general cargo operation on the Ohio River. The business will manage all the general cargo facilities at the Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon ports, including six docks, six warehouses, multiple rail transload facilities, and logistics services for more than 40

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DP World investment aims to make London the biggest port in Britain

Global logistics giant DP World has  announced a £1bn (US1.3 billion) expansion of London Gateway to make it Britain’s largest container port within five years in a boost to the volume and resilience of international trade. DP World will increase capacity of London Gateway’s port by building two new shipping berths, taking the total to

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Unprecedented improvements of air quality at San Pedro Bay ports

Long Beach, CA – Significant air quality improvements at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles continued in 2023 as a result of maritime industry efforts. Marine terminal and ocean carrier investments are continuing to help yield unprecedented improvements in air quality and reductions in greenhouse gasses in Southern California, according to the Port

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Port of Montreal evokes negative impact of docker overtime ban

The Port of Montreal today warned that an overtime ban initiated by dockers could slow down or disrupt the handling of 50% of the goods transiting through Eastern Canada’s biggest container port. The 1,200 longshoremen began an “indefinite” ban this morning after their union charged that maritime employers were “dragging their heels” in deadlocked negotiations.

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BIMCO approves first management agreement for autonomous ships

BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has adopted the AUTOSHIPMAN agreement in response to a growing number of remotely controlled ships. The AUTOSHIPMAN agreement provides a standard contractual foundation for third-party ship managers to deliver services for the operation of remotely controlled or fully autonomous ships. Remotely controlled ships are currently used primarily in inland waterways and coastal

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Growth continues in key commodities on St. Lawrence Seaway

The St. Lawrence Seaway today announced its September performance figures, with 23.6 million mt (metric tons) of cargo shipped since the beginning of the navigation season. While overall tonnage is slightly down compared to the previous year, specific commodities demonstrate positive trends that underscore the Seaway’s vital role in North American supply chains, with indications

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