Ending days of speculation over a major fleet expansion programme, Maersk has confirmed orders for 26 large containerships. The contracts have been estimated at over US$5 billion. According to the Splash247.com news platform, the Danish carrier said on Friday that all 26 ships will have capacity of 18,600 teu and will feature dual-fuel engines capable […]
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The Drewry World Container Index has increased slightly, with divergent trends on Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes for the seventh consecutive week. The WCI increased 1% to $4,500 per 40ft container, driven by a rise in rates on the Transpacific trade route. On the Transpacific trade, rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles increased 5% to
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OOCL has announced the launch of the new Canadian Gateway Express 3 (GEX3), providing direct connections between the West Mediterranean and Canada. The new service will commence westbound from Salerno on 13 October 2026 and eastbound from Montreal on 9 November 2026. The new GEX3 service establishes a direct connection between Canada and the West
Canada’s St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) and UNIFOR have successfully concluded collective bargaining negotiations, reaching a tentative agreement for employees represented by Locals 4211, 4319, 4212, 4323 and 4320. The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by union members. “We are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement through the collective bargaining process,” said
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LOGISTEC has announced the appointment of Frank Robertson as President, Canada & US Great Lakes. Mr. Robertson, who joined the company in 2017, had been Senior VP Operations since February 2025. In a posting on Facebook, LOGISTEC stated: “Frank will lead this important region, a new addition to Enstructure’s network, that includes strategic trade gateways,
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New research from ShipIn Systems and NorthStandard finds that a relatively small group of vessels accounts for the majority of accidents, and that the operational patterns behind that risk are often visible well before an incident occurs. The Maritime Risk Report 2026, combining Lloyd’s List Intelligence SeaSearcher casualty data with operational analysis from ShipIn’s FleetVision™
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Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced today that Diana Fox Carney, spouse of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, will serve as Canada’s Ocean Envoy and Chair of the 12th Our Ocean Conference being held in Halifax in the spring of 2027. It marks the first time that Canada will host this major global event. In this
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Vancouver – The waterfront workforce at Canada’s West Coast ports grew by more than 70% between 2009 and 2025, adding roughly 3,600 new longshore workers and forepersons. Over the same period, cargo volumes moving through Canada’s West Coast ports also grew by more than 70%, according to a new report released today by the BC Maritime Employers Association
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The Minister of Fisheries, Joanne Thompson, today announced the Government of Canada is accepting project proposals under the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR). The Fund puts $77.5 million over five years, or $15.5 million a year, into projects that protect and rebuild aquatic species at risk across the country. The call
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WINDSOR, Ontario – The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) today announced Peter Berry, Vice-President of Operations and Harbour Master at the Port of Windsor, as the 2026 recipient of the ACPA Medal of Merit, recognizing his decades of leadership, service and commitment to Canada’s marine community. The Medal of Merit was presented during the
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