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By Leo Ryan, Editor The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) has strongly criticized the latest salvo by the longshore union in the Montreal waterfront labour conflict over conclusion of a new collective agreement.  Local 375 of CUPE representing 1,200 longhoremen early today served notice of a 24-hour strike starting at 7.00 am Sunday. The union also […]

Massena, NY – The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) has announced the renewal of its Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 1968.  Following cooperative negotiations in the summer of 2024, this new four-year agreement marks a pivotal moment for the Corporation’s labor relations efforts.  With

The Seaway International Bridge Corporation (SIBC) announces that it will be conducting a comprehensive Emergency Tabletop Exercise on October 29, 2024, in Cornwall. This initiative underscores SIBC’s unwavering commitment to safety and preparedness, ensuring the highest standards are maintained for the communities and stakeholders we serve. The exercise aims to test and improve the emergency response capabilities

Ponta Delgada, Portugal — As the world prepares for the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16), the Autonomous Region of the Azores has passed groundbreaking legislation designating the largest marine protected area network in the North Atlantic. This historic decision safeguards 30% of the sea surrounding the Azores archipelago, covering 287,000 km², half of which is fully protected,

London – Amasus, one of Europe’s leading players in the shortsea, bulk, general cargo, offshore and heavy lift segments, has signed a fresh eSAIL® (suction sail) contract with Spain’s bound4blue. Under the new agreement, a 22-meter unit will be retrofitted on a 90-meter, 3,000 dwt vessel at Astander Shipyard in Santander, scheduled for mid-2025. The

Transport Canada is reviewing how it regulates cooperative agreements between ocean carriers and how it could modernize existing regulations. Currently, the Shipping Conferences Exemption Act  (SCEA) exempts certain agreements from the Competition Act, but with changes in global shipping, these “shipping conferences” no longer operate on Canada’s major trade routes. Instead, “shipping alliances,” which coordinate services

Houston, Texas – The United States Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Office of Environment and Innovation has selected the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to establish and maintain the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation (Center) under a five-year cooperative agreement. Authorized by the U.S. Congress, the Center is intended to support the adoption of clean energy on

PSA Singapore (PSA) has unveiled the PSA Supply Chain Hub @ Tuas (PSCH), a central part of its strategic expansion within Tuas Port, at its groundbreaking ceremony today. This state-of-the-art facility, scheduled to be ready by 2027, is poised to transform the logistics and supply chain landscape in Singapore. Strategically situated next to Tuas Port