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The St. Lawrence Shipoperators (SLS) has announced the appointment of Saul Polo as the new Executive Director, effective September 16, 2024. Saul Polo will bring invaluable expertise to advance SLS’s mission and support the growth of Quebec’s maritime sector. SLS is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing and promoting the interests of domestic shipowners. With […]

Taking another step towards greener shipping, Ocean Group announced the adoption of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a new-generation renewable diesel fuel, for all Groupe Ocean port towing operations. HVO is made from renewable sources, including vegetable oils, residues of plant or animal origin, and used oils such as those derived from frying. This fuel has

DULUTH, Minn. – Earlier this week, 40 legislators representing six U.S. states and two Canadian provinces traveled to Duluth, Minn., to explore policies designed to protect and restore the Great Lakes. At this year’s Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus (GLLC) Annual Meeting, participating legislators adopted policy recommendations on climate resiliency, passed a resolution to study large water

Donald Trump’s proposed import tariffs would see the cost of shipping goods by ocean increase in a repeat of the market spike seen during his first term as US President, today commented Xenata, the Oslo-based ocean freight intelligence platform. Mr. Trump defended his trade policy during last night’s Presidential Debate, which includes blanket tariffs of

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has released its latest publication, A Practical Guide to Shipboard Inspections. This first edition comprehensive guide is designed to assist the maritime industry in preparing for and navigating the myriad of inspections that ships are subject to. Inspections are an integral part of the shipping industry, with all ship

PORTAGE, Ind. – Local officials and port workers have celebrated the opening of a new $6 million dock that will serve ocean vessels at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Partially funded by a U.S. Maritime Administration FASTLANE Grant, the project involved constructing more than 500 feet of new dock space that will handle bulk shipments via