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Katherine Tai, who led American trade actions as the cabinet-level U.S. Trade Representative during the Biden administration, stressed Tuesday that tariffs are current President Donald Trump’s “signature policy.” Speaking at the annual convention of the American Association of Port Authorities in Quebec City this year, Ms. Tai began her address explaining what may drive Trump […]

Dutch carrier Spliethoff has confirmed the death of one of its seafarers who was critically injured and passed away in hospital on October 6 after the general cargo Minervagracht was hit on September 29 by a Houthi missile in the Gulf of Aden. In a statement, the Amsterdam-based shipping line declared: “We extend our deepest

The Port of Los Angeles announced it is seeking proposals from interested parties to participate in the pre-development of Pier 500, a proposed new stand-alone marine container terminal along the Pier 400 Channel. Proposals are due to the Port of Los Angeles by 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. The selected entity would enter into

The International Maritime Organization is stepping up efforts to prepare seafarers for the energy transition in maritime transport, in line with its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. The IMO has published general interim guidelines on the training of seafarers serving on ships using alternative fuels and new technologies ( STCW 7/Circ.25 ). These guidelines provide an

The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) has announced the appointment of Ian Marr, CPA, CGA, as Chair of the Board of Directors. Craig Bell Estabrooks, President and CEO of Port Saint John, has been named First Vice Chair. Ian Marr has served as President and CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority since 2019, bringing

Arctic Gateway Group (AGG), operator of the Port of Churchill, and the Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba (PADCOM) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at establishing Manitoba as a leading supplier of potash to world markets. The announcement follows a recent undertaking by the Carney federal government to upgrade infrastructure at Canada’s sole