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Roberts Bank Terminal 2 fast-tracked as “a project of national interest”

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Delta, BC -The Government of Canada today officially listed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 as a project of national interest at an event led by Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon. “By listing Roberts Bank Terminal 2 as a project of national interest, we are better connecting our economy with the world and diversifying our trade,” Prime Minister […]

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Arcadis and Egis selected to design the Port of Montréal’s Contrecœur Container Terminal

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Joint venture partners Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD) and Egis have been appointed by DP World as the Operator’s Engineer for the development of the Contrecœur Container Terminal Project at the Port of Montréal. The landmark infrastructure project is set to transform Canada’s eastern trade gateway and expand the Port of Montréal’s annual capacity by 60 per cent.

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CANXPORT facility targets increased Canadian exports to Asian markets

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PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – Attracting some 200 visitors from across North America and as far away as Europe and Asia, the grand opening Thursday of the Port of Prince Rupert’s CANXPORT logistics facility received high praise from multiple government and industry officials as well as regional First Nations leaders celebrating its potential for expanding Canadian

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Drewry reports port congestion is getting worse in container shipping

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The risk of port congestion and associated delays is affecting all shipping lines and shippers. In week 32 (early August), typhoons in China resulted in ships waiting on average 3.6 days for a berth, according to Drewry’s Ports and Terminals Insight.  It is not just a short-term weather-related issue. The global average for ship waiting times

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Port of Montreal Contrecœur expansion project  reaches major milestone with the start of in-water construction work

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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

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Enjoy! The Summer Edition of Maritime Magazine (No. 121) is Online

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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 announces express container service from China via Northern Sea Route

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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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IMO pauses evacuation in Strait of Hormuz following attack

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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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On our Forum: Don’t try to fix mechanical failures yourself…

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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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Green Marine 2025 Performance Report: the maritime industry is increasing efforts to reduce its environmental footprint

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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

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