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Report underlines daunting challenges of ocean shipping

  After a tumultuous three years for global supply chains, ocean freight stakeholders are under pressure from shifting economic conditions, geopolitical influences and labor challenges going into 2023. That’s according to a new survey  by leading real-time supply chain visibility provider FourKites. The survey polled over 350 supply chain professionals to shed light on the […]

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Transport Canada launches Ballast Water Innovation Program

  Windsor, ON – Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra today announced $12.5 million in funding to launch the Ballast Water Innovation Program as part of Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan. The program, which is a central component of the Government of Canada’s efforts to advance the implementation and enforcement of the 2021 Ballast Water Regulations, will play an important role in further reducing the spread of

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Milestone for Port of Sept-Îles: 50MT handled at Multitask terminal since operations began

  The Port of Sept-Îles and LOGISTEC  Stevedoring Inc. are proud to announce that they have collectively reached a significant milestone of 50 million tonnes of iron ore handled since the Port’s Multi-User Wharf facility was commissioned in March 2018. This milestone reflects both the significant growth of the mining industry and the operational excellence

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GSTS establishes Green Shipping Corridor capability with Port of Montreal

  Halifax, NS — Global Spatial Technology Solutions, a Maritime Intelligence company today announced that it will collaborate with the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) in providing a Green Shipping Corridor capability using the OCIANATM platform. The Green Shipping Corridor capability enables vessels to establish an initially low and ultimately zero-carbon emissions route while matching their arrival with berth

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Quebec government announces more than $3.5 million for maritime workforce training

  LÉVIS, QC – Kateri Champagne Jourdain, Minister of Employment and Minister Responsible for the Côte-Nord Region, and Martine Biron, Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women and Member of Parliament for Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, announced an investment of $3,514,870 for training in the marine sector. This financial support will

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Port of Montreal earmarks $335M in infrastructure projects on Island of Montreal

  The Port of Montreal has earmarked $335+ million in its new five-year investment plan for its infrastructure on the Island of Montreal. These investments are necessary to consolidate the Port of Montreal’s status as a trade platform at the heart of the strategic St. Lawrence corridor, to support the energy transition, and to promote harmonious cohabitation with the neighbouring community.

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On our Forum: Beware of non-compliant marine fuels…

By Michael Grey* You would almost think that it is a seasonal phenomenon, these regular warnings about ships’ machinery grinding to a standstill on account of something nasty having been introduced into the bunker tanks. The consequences of off-spec or non-compliant fuel are generally dire, ranging from wrecked machinery, to expensive operations to purge the

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