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  A mission-critical link in Canada’s supply chain, the Port of Montreal supports 589,364 jobs and generates $93.5 billion in economic activity through its service users. These figures from a Martin Associates economic study confirm the importance of the Port of Montreal to the Canadian and Quebec economies, where 3.5% of national GDP and 10% of Quebec GDP are due in part to the business […]

  The CSL Group, a global leader in responsible marine transportation services, is committed to fostering a safe and healthy workplace in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, free from harassment and violence. We take very seriously the concerns raised by the recently released Seafarers International Union (SIU) survey and reaffirm our

  The Seafarers’ International Union of Canada (SIU) today published a report on workplace harassment and bullying within the Canadian marine sector, which indicates that 46% of seafarers have experienced harassment or bullying at some point in their career as a seafarer. The report is a summary of the data gathered from a survey that

  From January 29 to 31, a mission to France led by the St. Lawrence Shipoperators brought together various players in the Quebec maritime sector. They participated in the Euromaritime trade show and met professionals in the sector in order to draw inspiration from best European practices in maritime transport and decarbonization initiatives implemented by

  IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez shared the Organization’s plans and focus areas for the next four years, with the aim of ensuring safer, more secure and environmentally friendly shipping.  Speaking at a press conference at IMO Headquarters in London, Mr. Dominguez outlined four strategic priorities: IMO’s work to regulate international shipping; its support to Member

  The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted a detailed, fit-for-purpose proposal to shipping’s global regulator, the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO), for a Zero Emission Shipping Fund (ZESF). In recognition of the urgency to move forward with workable solutions to meet ambitious net zero targets, shipowners globally have agreed to mandatory contributions on ships’ greenhouse

  Calgary – Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) today announced its membership in the RailPulse Coalition. RailPulse, founded by a dynamic consortium of forward-thinking railcar owners, is working to develop, broaden and accelerate the use of GPS and other telematics technologies on railcars that increase safety, efficiency, and visibility across North America’s freight rail industry. CPKC becomes

  The Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) and U.S. Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) today jointly announced that nearly 38 million tonnes of cargo transited the binational system in 2023, representing an overall increase of more than 3.4 percent. 2023 Results Highlights Grain: Despite challenges posed by climate change, producers

  The results of the latest Seafarers Happiness Index, published  by The Mission to Seafarers, show a further drop in seafarer happiness for the fourth quarter of 2023, raising serious concerns over conditions for all those working at sea. The growing security threats in the Red Sea and elsewhere have contributed to the Index decline.

  The requirement under the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL), requires Governments to use a single digital platform or “Maritime Single Window” to share and exchange information with ships when they call at ports, from 1 January 2024. This will streamline procedures to clear the arrival, stay and departure of ships and