The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) confirms the launch of in-water construction work at the site of its Contrecœur Expansion Project. In line with the project schedule, this new milestone officially marks the beginning of a major phase of construction and concludes the preparatory work carried out since fall 2025. This new phase represents a significant […]
This summer edition offers much informative content for Canadian policymakers, shippers, transportation providers and port officials seeking to best navigate through various persistent geopolitical conflicts, slower global growth and the latest world disorder creations of U.S. President Donald Trump. Increasingly, trade diversification has become the new mantra for more Canadian exporters, though just pure geography
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Davies Turner has announced a new seasonal Full Container Load (FCL) shipping service between China and the UK via the Northern Sea Route, utilizing the sailings provided by the Sea Legend shipping company. Operating between August and October 2026, Davies Turner’s new Polar Silk Road service will provide importers with an alternative to conventional ocean,
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Following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, IMO has decided to temporarily pause its evacuation operation pending further clarity. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez stated: “Following the launch of the IMO’s evacuation plan, through which several vessels have already been successfully evacuated, I have decided to temporarily pause its implementation in order to
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When things break on board ships, the natural inclination of seafarers is to “work around” the problem, seek alternatives and use their training and initiative to restore the situation. It is, one might think, in the seafaring genes and one only has to consult the maritime history books to find umpteen examples of heroic voyages
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Quebec City – Green Marine today released its 2025 Performance Report, which provides an unprecedented overview of the environmental progress made by more than 170 ship owners, ports, terminals, and shipyards across North America and internationally. Unveiled at the 19th annual Green Marine conference, GreenTech 2026, being held at the Quebec City Convention Centre, this
Halifax, NS and Bamfield, BC – The Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) and the Pacific Marine Science Alliance Society (PMSA) have announced a three-year collaboration to expand ocean research capacity along Canada’s Pacific and Western Arctic coasts. The $300,000 initiative brings together national and regional expertise to address globally significant research challenges,
BBC Chartering has announced the opening of a new office in Madrid, Spain, effective September 1, 2025. This strategic move aims to strengthen our service capabilities in the Spanish and Portuguese markets, which are vital components of our global network. The Madrid office will be led by Mr. Jorge Vicente De Vera, who has been appointed
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The Port Alberni Port Authority (PAPA) has announced a significant step in its leadership evolution with the appointment of a Co-CEO structure, effective July 1, 2025. This move reflects the organization’s focus on long-term succession planning, leadership continuity, and future growth of the Port. Current President and CEO Zoran Knezevic will be joined in executive leadership by Mike Carter, PAPA’s Vice President
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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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