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  The safety of seafarers must be paramount as the international community seeks to address the volatile situation in the Red Sea, affirms INTERCARGO speaking on behalf of the world’s dry bulk ship owners. INTERCARGO condemns the ongoing targeting of merchant ships by Houthi rebels in Yemen and fully supports the comments made by Arsenio […]

  The Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, today announced an investment of over $2.6 million for two projects in Montreal under the National Trade Corridors Fund. The digital project and study selected for investment intend to harness data and technological solutions to generate supply chain efficiencies along key Canadian trade corridors. The Government of Canada will contribute: Up to $2.6

  CSL announced its third consecutive recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. This acknowledgment underscores CSL’s ongoing commitment to offering a dynamic and rewarding workplace for young maritime professionals. Guided by a culture that values excellence, diversity, and innovation, CSL continues to spearhead initiatives that empower the development and growth of

  At its recent New Year cocktail party, the Port of Sept-Îles revealed that it had reached an all-time high with 36.6 million metric tons of cargo handled at its facilities in 2023. The previous record was set in 1979 with 34.9 million metric tons. “This new milestone is of national significance and makes the

  Recruitment of seafarers is getting harder, according to a survey of crew managers conducted by Danica Crewing Specialists.  Nearly half of those responding reported they are finding it more difficult to recruit crew of the calibre they need for their ships, while more than 70% of crew managers said their job has become more

  Port of Argentia said today it was extremely pleased with the decision by the Provincial Government to release the Cooper Cove Marine Terminal Expansion Project from environmental assessment with conditions. The announcement was made late Friday by Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. “We thank Minister Davis and the department for their

  In a significant step forward for southern Ontario importers and exporters, Hamilton Container Terminal (HCT), in collaboration with Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports), and Canadian National Railway (CN), announced the creation of a direct intermodal rail service between Hamilton, ON and Montreal, QC. The inaugural Hamilton-Montreal intermodal freight train, carrying export-bound shipping containers, successfully

  The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced that 23.5 million tonnes of cargo moved through the Port of Prince Rupert in 2023, five percent less than in 2022. Hardest hit was container traffic, which plunged by 32% to 7 million tonnes. This marks a third consecutive year of volume decline and reflects challenges of

  The annual Piracy and Armed Robbery Report of the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has expressed concern over the first successful Somali based hijacking since 2017 while noting an overall rise in maritime piracy incidents. The IMB annual report recorded 120 incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery against ships in 2023 compared to

  The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, joined by the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, announced that, following a competitive process, the contract for the conversion and refit of the Canadian Coast Guard ship CCGS Judy LaMarsh has