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Port of Vancouver installing new navigational aids in eastern Burrard Inlet

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is set to install new navigation aids in eastern Burrard Inlet to improve safety and efficiency for ship movements through the busy Second Narrows section of the waterway. The project includes the installation of two solar-powered range lights, a sector light off Berry Point, and illumination of the Second Narrows […]

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Jean-Jacques Ruest joins Board of Prince Rupert Port Authority

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has announced a new addition to its Board of Directors. The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport for the Government of Canada, has confirmed the appointment of Jean-Jacques (JJ) Ruest.   His three-year term commenced December 17, 2024. Mr. Ruest is a seasoned private sector executive with over four decades of

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Risk analysis report identifies five leading elements threatening global supply chains in 2025

California-based Everstream Analytics has unveiled its 2025 Annual Risk Report, which identifies the five most likely supply chain events that will impact supply chain operations this year.   Based on Everstream’s proprietary comprehensive database of supply chain disruptions, the report analyzes past events to highlight growing trends, build projections and uncover this year’s biggest supply chain

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Tentative labour agreement averts potential huge strike at U.S. East and Gulf ports

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have announced a tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year Master Contract, a joint press release stated. A second coast-wide strike and major supply chain disruptions at ports between Maine and Texas have been averted if a tentative agreement was not reached

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Port of Montreal cargo volumes hold steady in 2024 despite challenging year

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announces that, following an economic slowdown in 2023 and despite major challenges in 2024, overall tonnage remained stable compared to 2023, with 35.26 million metric tons (tonnes) of goods handled. This shows that the Port of Montreal is a diversified port and an asset for its resilience.  “Even though the container

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Enjoy! The Winter Edition of Maritime Magazine (No. 115) is online

This winter 2024-2025 issue of Maritime Magazine marks a historic occasion, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the creation of a unique, bilingual, quarterly trade publication devoted to the maritime, multimodal, logistics industry across Canada. And we salute this moment by launching a new look design of great visual appeal to complement the editorial content.

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Vancouver welcomes new line handlers to SAAM Towage fleet

The new line handlers joining SAAM Towage Canada’s fleet were unloaded from the MV Jumbo at the Port of Vancouver on January 6th after completing their journey from Hong Kong. “These multipurpose vessels play a key role in berthing and unberthing vessels by transferring mooring lines from the ships being assisted to crews on the

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DP World Partners with Gemini Cooperation to strengthen Canadian cargo operations

Vancouver – DP World has announced a new partnership with the Gemini Cooperation to enhance cargo operations throughout Canada. Beginning in February 2025, DP World will introduce several new container services at its terminals at the Port of Vancouver, Port of Prince Rupert and Port Saint John. The agreement with the new Gemini Cooperation between Maersk A/S and

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