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In its latest update, the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) reports that improved weather conditions have allowed for some on-water access to the MSC Baltic lll containership which has been grounded since February 15 in a remote cove on Newfoundland’s west coast after losing power. “The tug and barge, contracted by MSC, were able to go […]

Xenos Marine, a Matt Fish and Teichman Group affiliated company, christened its newly acquired TX-10,000 a one of a kind, heavy-lift engineering marvel after a mandatory five-year drydock maintenance on March 23 at Gulf Copper Shipyard. Xenos Principals Kevin Teichman and Matt Fish welcomed invited guests followed by a blessing from Father Clint Ressler of

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) officially launched its 67th navigation season today with a ceremony held at the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre. It marked the first Opening Ceremony led by Demetrios ”Jim” Athanasiou, who assumed the role of President and CEO in July 2024. He was joined by elected officials,

The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) advanced recommendations today at U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) hearings in Washington regarding a recent proposal to establish new port fees. In summary, the USTR is proposing to put in place multiple stacking levies that can cumulatively cost multiple millions of dollars on Chinese-made ships when they arrive at American

By Leo Ryan, Editor Ahead of the public hearings being staged in Washington March 24 and March 26, the Canadian government, along with Canadian Great Lakes carriers, have filed statements to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) strongly critical of the Trump administration’s proposed fees of up to $1.5 million per port call of Chinese-built ships.

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that 30 owners of 68 bridges across 19 states conduct a vulnerability assessment to determine the risk of bridge collapse from a vessel collision, part of the ongoing investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The NTSB found that the Key Bridge, which

Ottawa -The Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Honourable Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, today announced an investment of $175 million over five years to support operations and maintenance of the Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) and pre-development activities at the Port of Churchill, owned by

Port-Cartier – ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada has announced the completion of rehabilitation work on the main wharf at its Port-Cartier facility. The work was originally scheduled for completion on 15 April. Dock no. 1 was delivered on March 14, four weeks early. This early delivery of wharf no. 1 will enable ArcelorMittal to moor two vessels

Prominent maritime industry stakeholders are virtually flooding the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) with comments opposing the proposed measures targeting Chinese-built and operated vessels, warning of potentially disastrous effects on U.S. trade and consumer prices. The measures seek to counter China’s dominance in maritime sectors by imposing port fees of up to $1.5

The Canadian Trucking Alliance reports that the tariff threats by US President Donald Trump “have brought unparalleled uncertainty, creating an untenable situation for Canadian trucking fleets and their US/Canadian customers.” Based on information supplied by the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s national membership of over 5000 trucking companies, CTA reports “the Canadian-US supply chain is now in