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DP World survey shows trade leaders upbeat despite rising barriers
DAVOS, Switzerland — The global trade outlook looks fragile. Business confidence does not. That’s the core finding of DP World’s new Global Trade Observatory (GTO) Annual Outlook
IMF sees global economic outlook as steady amid divergent forces
In its latest World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund projects that global growth will remain resilient at 3.3 percent in 2026 and at 3.2
Port of Prince Rupert cargo volumes post strong increase in 2025 amidst substantial infrastructure development
The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced that the Port of Prince Rupert handled 26.3 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, a 14 percent increase
Global treaty for protecting the oceans enters into force
By Leo Ryan, Editor In a historic development, the world’s first global treaty to protect ocean life in international waters entered into force on January
UK-led maritime consortium unveils plan for nuclear-powered fleet
The UK is taking a decisive step towards leading the global race to decarbonise shipping with the launch of the Maritime Nuclear Consortium. Convened by Lloyd’s
Capital Clean Energy Carriers takes delivery of the world’s first 22,000 cbm Liquid CO2/multi-gas vessel
Greece’s Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp., an international owner of ocean-going vessels, has announced the delivery of the world’s first 22,000 cubic meters low-pressure liquid CO2
PortsToronto returns to its roots as the Toronto Port Authority
After operating as PortsToronto for a decade, the organization that owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and is responsible for stewardship of Toronto’s
Albany Port Railroad welcomes new Tier 4 Locomotive
Albany Port Railroad has celebrated the arrival of its newest locomotive #2502 with NYS Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez and dignitaries from throughout
Port Saint John marks completion of $247 million West Side Modernization Project
Today, Port Saint John, alongside government and private sector partners, cut the ribbon on the $247 million west side modernization project. The project, funded in
CPCS acquires France-based maritime and port consultancy
Ottawa-based CPCS, a leading infrastructure management consultant working on some of the largest projects and initiatives in rail, transit, freight, ports, maritime, and trade-enabling infrastructure
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On our Forum: Growing lawlessness at sea and tariff war darken new year outlook
By Michael Grey* There is not a great deal to cheer about as we stumble, haltingly, into the uncertainty of 2026. True, the major carriers
On our Forum: Reminiscing on past naval lives and a training ship
By Michael Grey* At a certain time in one’s life, you begin to appreciate a good obituary. Not necessarily of a life well lived, as
On our Forum: Candid thoughts on the COP30 climate change conference…
By Michael Grey* As tens of thousands of weary delegates stagger off their righteously offset intercontinental flights, leaving the inhabitants of Belem to clear up
On our Forum: Canada must control its destiny at sea as part of trade diversification
By John Gruetzner* Canada needs to act quickly to protect the viability of its commodity export industries. For the cost of one submarine, the Carney
On our Forum-Sounding the alarm: The critical risk of vessel fires
By Yoan Marier* A threat without clear answers The numbers speak for themselves. In the past decade, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
On our Forum: The art of devolving responsibility
By Michael Grey* When something goes badly wrong, it is human nature to attempt to deflect the blame and to cite extenuating circumstances to explain
On our Forum: Thoughts on wartime wrecks, salvors and a cruise ship lasting nearly eight decades
By Michael Grey* It must be summer, when there is the annual alarm in the UK about the potential catastrophe from the detonation of 1400
On our forum: The real dangers of dozing in a ship wheelhouse
By Michael Grey* As a story in May in the general press, it all seemed a bit of a laugh. The deep-sleeping Norwegian in his
On our forum: The indispensable role of watchkeeping
By Michael Grey* “She’s not answering the helm!” It was a call to chill the heart of any watchkeeping officer, at least in the days
On our forum: Trump port fees even more detrimental than tariffs…
By Louis Martel* The United States has a long history of implementing protectionist trade policies, often realizing in hindsight that such measures ultimately hurt Americans.
On our forum: Regrettable inhospitable havens for seafarers
By Michael Grey* “Unfriendly natives” – it said, recalling a previous visit, but the Old Man, worrying about the reaction of the pilot, demanded that
On our forum: Human rights of seafarers need to be reinforced
By Michael Grey* Do seafarers have any human rights, in an era where worthy folk are always shouting about this supposed entitlement for those who
On our forum: The dangers for seafarers of unlashing containers
By Michael Grey* With everyone slowing down to save both the planet and fuel we should not be surprised that the expeditors among us are
On our forum: Anarchy the new normal
By Michael Grey* You have to hand it to the Houthis, for their ability, with limited resources, to cause an extraordinary amount of trouble in
On our forum: Canada insufficiently prepared to respond to marine emergencies
By Yoan Marier* The consequences of a marine accident are not just felt in the moment that the disaster strikes or the harrowing ones that
On our forum: Alas, the “inconveniences” of digital technology…
Michael Grey* It was years ago that an old friend, who was a shipbroker, told me proudly that using his new mobile telephone, then something
On our forum: Decarbonisation and “technostress”
Michael Grey* Are you suffering from “technostress?” It is an interesting term, which perfectly encapsulates the mentality of modern mankind, with manifold anxieties which were
On our forum: Ship designs without compromise…
By Michael Grey* The design of a ship was once a delicate balance in which an endless series of compromises were necessary to end up
On our forum: Too many mooring incidents in faulty-designed operations
Michael Grey* P&I club Gard came up with some disturbing figures the other day, in a thought provoking note on mooring operations. Using statistics garnered
On our forum: Various questions raised by the Baltimore bridge disaster
Michael Grey* A modern ship is a complex creature, packed with different systems, machinery and equipment and at any one time it is inconceivable that
On our forum: The evolution of ‘acceptable’ risk in shipping
Michael Grey* One of the advantages (or perhaps disadvantages) of age is an ability to look back and see how custom and practice, behaviour and