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British Columbia government environmental certificate with conditions for RBT2 project

  The British Columbia government has attached 16 conditions to an environmental assessment certificate issued to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 in Delta, which follows federal approval with 307 binding conditions last April. A statement indicated the provincial government “could not prohibit the project from going forward.” The …

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PONANT unveils design of unique zero-carbon cruise ship

  Continuing to pioneer in maritime innovation, PONANT has committed to a uniquely designed transoceanic ship, supporting the evolution towards carbon neutrality. The R&D team at the French cruise operator have come up with a pioneering concept that combines six groundbreaking technologies, that will redefine future navigation. The cruise ship, which is to be ready …

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CSL’s MV Nukumi wins Vessel of the Year award at 2023 Marine Propulsion Decarbonisation Awards

  The MV Nukumi of Canada Steamship Lines has been honoured as a “Vessel of the Year” at the 2023 Marine Propulsion Decarbonisation Awards. The award, which was presented in Amsterdam on September 26, acknowledges vessels that pioneer new standards in vessel optimization, maritime decarbonisation, and sustainability. Purpose-designed for Windsor Salt, MV Nukumi is a …

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Canada’s national Supply Chain Office a reality

  By Colin Laughlan Vancouver – Canada’s national Supply Chain Office is now a reality, an audience at the Chamber of Shipping’s 100th anniversary conference learned Wednesday, September 27, in Vancouver. Robert Dick, Assistant Deputy Minister, Pacific Region, Transport Canada and the person who heads the ongoing development of the new federal office, said Canada’s …

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UNCTAD calls for bold transition to decarbonize shipping

  The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has called for a “just and equitable transition” to a decarbonized shipping industry in its Review of Maritime Transport 2023 launched ahead of World Maritime Day on September 28. The agency highlights the pressing need for cleaner fuels, digital solutions and an equitable transition to combat continued …

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Canadian government reviewing proposed acquisition of Viterra by Bunge

  Ottawa – Canada’s Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, today issued the following statement: “A strong transportation supply chain means more affordable, more available products for Canadians. In order to ensure that we have fair competition at Canada’s ports, the Government of Canada is launching a review of the proposed acquisition of grain handler Viterra Limited by Bunge Limited, …

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Ports of Indiana allocated government funding for heavy lift crane

  Mount Vernon – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded Ports of Indiana a $2,250,000 grant to assist in the purchase of a heavy-lift crane at Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon. This is the first federal grant for the Mount Vernon port, and it will allow handling of new large project cargo and …

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Seafarers receive wage increase under global agreement

  Seafarers’ unions and maritime employers have signed a four-year agreement that will see significant wage increases and dozens of workplace protections and improvements for over 250,000 seafarers’ serving on more than 10,000 vessels. The International Bargaining Forum (IBF), the forum that negotiates the world’s largest global collective bargaining agreement, agreed terms for the 2024-2027 …

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Robust bulk shipments spark first half growth in total cargo at Port of Vancouver

  The Port of Vancouver today reported an 11% growth in total cargo at 75.9 million tonnes in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year. A decline in container throughput was offset by a new record for the bulk sector at 55.5 million tonnes following a big rebound in grain …

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