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By Leo Ryan, Editor In today’s turbulent economic, trade and geopolitical environment, it has become more vital than ever to invest massively in infrastructure. This was a central message which emerged from a luncheon-conference staged in Montreal on June 18 by the St. Lawrence Shipoperators featuring former Quebec Premier Jean Charest and Mario Lefebvre, Director […]

Seafarers detained in connection with their professional duties must be treated fairly and with dignity, with full respect for their human rights, high level participants from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Labour Organization (ILO), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have urged, following a joint event at IMO Headquarters

North Vancouver, BC – CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) new Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV), began sea trials this week in North Vancouver, sailing from Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards where final outfitting, installation, and commissioning work has been taking place since the vessel’s launch in August 2024. Sea trials mark the final major

The Trois-Rivières Port Authority held its annual general meeting today. This provided an opportunity to review the past year and present the results. In 2024, 246 ships, including 21 cruise ships, docked at the Port and 3.5 million metric tonnes (MTM) of cargo were handled, generating a net profit of $4.46 million. The year 2024

Ottawa – Safe and reliable navigation of waterways is necessary for global trade and transportation, making accurate and accessible marine data essential. That’s why the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), under Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is taking a leading role in validating new digital hydrographic standards. The Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, has announced the

Following the conclusion of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, which was opened by The Hon. Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Hellenic Republic, the organisation announced several major developments, marking a pivotal moment for global maritime leadership. The Board of ICS unanimously recommended

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced that Katherine Bamford is joining the organization as the new Vice President of Business Development. Ms. Bamford is a dynamic leader with over 25 years of experience in business development, stakeholder engagement, and business innovation. She is a trusted advisor in strategic communications, integrated marketing, government relations, and

Port Milwaukee today hosted a significant event in recognition of the Great Lakes’ economic value, which included the participation of Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Port Director Jackie Q. Carter.  The event spotlighted the vital role the Great Lakes maritime industry plays in regional economic development, international

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