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Montreal Gateway Terminals employees launch strike

The 32 employees of Montreal Gateway Terminals launched an indefinite general strike early this Monday morning. They had filed a strike notice last Thursday after voting 96% in favour of strike action on September 11. In the event of a walkout, the container terminal operator indicated mitigation measures would be put in place. With the […]

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ACPA awards Medal of Merit to shipping titan Fritz King

The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) honoured Fritz King, the former Managing Director of Atlantic Container Line Canada (ACL), with the prestigious ACPA Medal of Merit Award at the association’s annual conference in Halifax. The Medal of Merit recognizes outstanding works or service on a national platform by an individual (or individuals), institution, or

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Wind-assisted new tanker completes maiden voyage to Rotterdam

The first newbuild tanker equipped with BAR Technologies’ WindWings propulsion technology has completed its maiden voyage to Europe from China. Owned and operated by UK-based Union Maritime, the Brands Hatch called at Rotterdam on September 8 in what was hailed as a milestone for decarbonization through the commercial viability of wind-assisted propulsion. The vessel  deployed more than a third

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CN and CSX collaborate on new intermodal service into Nashville

CN and CSX have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a new intermodal service into Nashville, Tennessee. This service will provide customers with a seamless, all-rail alternative for international containers moving from Canada’s West Coast gateways through Memphis directly into Nashville. By replacing the current trucking leg with a steel-wheel

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Growing percentage of empty containers on ocean vessels

According to a report from Danish liner consultancy Sea-Intelligence, the percentage of empty container being transported around the world has increased significantly in the past few years. Analysts at Sea-Intelligence have estimated the share of empties relative to full containers, based on teu-miles. Their conclusion: currently 41% of container transport is empty.  “The present situation

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ABS urges IMO to pause and rethink net zero agenda

London – “Shipping and the IMO are on different trajectories, “ warns ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki. “There is no clear pathway for green fuel availability and scalability and infrastructure support. LNG and biofuels are mission critical to any success and should not be overlooked, over penalized or discarded in the Net Zero

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World Shipping Council launches industry-first Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires

The World Shipping Council (WSC) today announced the launch of its Cargo Safety Program, an industry-led initiative to detect misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods in order to prevent ship fires, protect crews, vessels, customers’ cargo, and the marine environment. The program combines AI-powered cargo screening and common inspection standards to identify misdeclared and undeclared high-risk

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GCT submits its Deltaport expansion project to Canada’s Major Projects Office

Vancouver – Global Container Terminals (GCT) has submitted its Deltaport Berth 4 (DP4) expansion project to the new Major Project Office through the official Project Intake Form. GCT is also urging the Government of Canada to place DP4 on the Projects of National Interest List, citing its critical role in strengthening Canada’s supply chains, driving

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Dual-Fuel vessels set to shape the next decade of shipping

Cyprus-based Columbia Group predicts that dual-fuel ships will define the next decade of shipping, as the absence of a scalable zero-carbon alternative leaves LNG-powered vessels as the industry’s most viable solution. As one nears the end of 2025, dual-fuel ships will have accounted for around half of global new-build orders, with LNG propulsion powering nearly 70%

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St. Lawrence Seaway traffic through August up 4%

Robust grain shipments have sparked an overall 4% increase in cargo volume to 20.3 million tonnes on the binational St. Lawrence Seaway in the navigation period to end August. Statistics released by the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation showed cumulative grain traffic up 19% at 6.3 million tonnes. Dry bulk also increased by 10% to

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