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New leadership at International Chamber of Shipping

Following the conclusion of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, which was opened by The Hon. Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Hellenic Republic, the organisation announced several major developments, marking a pivotal moment for global maritime leadership. The Board of ICS unanimously recommended […]

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Katherine Bamford appointed new VP Business Development of Prince Rupert Port Authority

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced that Katherine Bamford is joining the organization as the new Vice President of Business Development. Ms. Bamford is a dynamic leader with over 25 years of experience in business development, stakeholder engagement, and business innovation. She is a trusted advisor in strategic communications, integrated marketing, government relations, and

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Port Milwaukee event spotlights significance of Great Lakes maritime industry

Port Milwaukee today hosted a significant event in recognition of the Great Lakes’ economic value, which included the participation of Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Port Director Jackie Q. Carter.  The event spotlighted the vital role the Great Lakes maritime industry plays in regional economic development, international

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Port of Montreal market diversifies strongly amid Trump-driven trade war

Speaking this morning at the Canadian Club of Montreal, Julie Gascon, President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority (MPA), released the mid-year results for 2025, marked by a complex global economic environment but also by encouraging signs of resilience and diversification. The MPA reported a decrease of 2.16% in total volumes compared to the same period

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18th annual GreenTech conference underscores marine industry’s sustainability commitment

By Julie Gedeon New Orleans – Green Marine welcomed more than 200 delegates to GreenTech 2025 in New Orleans from June 9th to11th. The event marked the first time the annual conference took place on the Gulf Coast. “Louisiana was the obvious choice with the Port of New Orleans being among the first ports from

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Sang H. Yi appointed acting head of MARAD

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Sang H. Yi as Acting Maritime Administrator (MARAD). As acting head of MARAD, Yi will play a critical role in advancing the Trump Administration’s domestic shipbuilding goals and restoring the nation’s maritime dominance, as outlined in President Trump’s April Executive Order.   Acting Administrator Yi will lead MARAD’s efforts to

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UN conference underlines essential role of the ocean in mitigating climate change

Nice, France— After a week of deliberation and discussion, the United Nations Ocean Conference today by consensus adopted a political declaration titled “Our ocean, our future:  united for urgent action”, stressing that the ocean plays an essential role in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. “The ocean is fundamental to life on our planet

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Canada, Finland and the United States advance work on icebreaker collaboration

Ottawa – The National Coordinators of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact) and other officials from the governments of Canada, Finland and the United States (U.S.) successfully  concluded a 2-day meeting on Thursday to discuss their shared commitment to strengthening Arctic presence and icebreaking capabilities through the ICE Pact. During the discussions, delegates from Canada, Finland and the U.S. successfully advanced deliverables under the ICE

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Port of Quebec achieves highest standards of Green Marine certification for 7th year in a row

The Port of Québec is proud that it has once again achieved the highest standards of Green Marine, an internationally recognized environmental certification program for the maritime industry. This is the seventh year in a row the Port as earned the recognition, clearly demonstrating its dedicated, unwavering commitment to sustainable development and continuous improvement for

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Logistec sets industry record with 30 Green Marine certified terminals in North America

LOGISTEC, a leading North American marine and logistics services provider, proudly announces the certification of three additional terminals—Cleveland Bulk, Cleveland Breakbulk and MtlLINK in Montreal—under the Green Marine environmental program. This milestone brings LOGISTEC’s total to 30 certified terminals, setting a new industry benchmark for environmental leadership and sustainable operations. “Reaching 30 certified terminals, including

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