The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced today that Jean-Jacques (JJ) Ruest has been appointed as Chair by its Board of Directors for a two-year term, effective July 1st, 2026. JJ Ruest was appointed to the PRPA Board of Directors by the Government of Canada, in consultation with the Port User Nominating Committee, for a […]
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In an advisory message, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced it will further reduce the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting its Neopanamax locks later this July as forecasts confirm a strengthening El Niño that could reduce rainfall across the canal watershed. The ACP indicated that the maximum authorized draft will be lowered to 49.0 feet (14.94
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Statistics released today by the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) confirm a downward trend so far in the North American waterway’s 2026 navigation season, with cumulative total cargo of 12 million tonnes representing a 5.3% decline from a year earlier. Most major commodity sectors were showing single to double digit decreases – seemingly reflecting
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By Michael Grey* On the occasion of last month’s “Day of the Seafarer”, I wonder how many of them felt properly appreciated. As members of a largely invisible workforce, in most of their home countries, it would be forgivable if this annual event was greeted with no more than a shrug. Even those trapped behind
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The Port of Québec is applauding a Government of Québec announcement confirming $4M in financial support for the electrification of Wharf 30 and a further $1.1M for Wharf 101 under its Programme d’efficacité du transport maritime, aérien et ferroviaire. These projects are a decisive step in developing the electrical infrastructure needed to implement shore power for cruise ships and certain cargo ships at
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The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, surged 9% to $4,530 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes. Meanwhile, the Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) decreased 4% to $1,035 per 40ft container. This marks the second consecutive fall in the index, suggesting that the early peak-season volume
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Vancouver – The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, and more sustainable economy. To that end, Canada’s new government is working with provinces, territories, and Indigenous partners to build major projects that diversify our exports, create thousands of new high-paying careers, and
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications launches the sixth edition of Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance, offering an expanded and accessible overview of how shipping relates to environmental protection and global regulation. Developed for a broad audience, including shipping companies, seafarers, policymakers, and those new to the maritime sector, the guide provides a
The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, today announced that the Government of Canada has awarded an approximately $74.7-million contract to Ocean Pacific Marine (OPM) Supply Ltd. and Camarc Design Ltd. in joint venture, for the construction of three new coastal patrol vessels for the Royal Canadian
Amsterdam-based Arcadis has been awarded a design contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada and Transport Canada, following a competitive process, to serve as the prime consultant for the Digby Ferry Terminal in Nova Scotia. As the prime consultant, Arcadis will be responsible for leading the architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and engineering required for
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