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Canadian Coast Guard “suspends” its participation in Arctic Coast Guard Forum
Due to Russia’s non-provoked invasion of Ukraine, the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has announced the suspension of its participation in the Arctic Coast Guard Forum (ACGF). The final decision was taken last Friday, reported public broadcaster Radio-Canada, quoting an e-mail from a CCG spokesperson. Despite this withdrawal, the CCG is seeking ways to maintain its
Boris Johnson unveils refreshed UK shipbuilding strategy
While touring the Merseyside facilities late last week of Cammell Laird, Britain’s biggest shipyard, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced plans to secure the long-term future of shipbuilding in the UK. Accompanied by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, he said the government has lined up US$5.2 billion in funding to deliver more than 150 naval and civil
CMA CGM partners with WHOI on right whale detection on U.S. East Coast
The CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, announced its partnership with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) to increase right whale detection efforts along the U.S. East Coast. With funding from CMA CGM, WHOI researchers will assemble and deploy two, near real-time passive acoustic monitoring buoys off the coast of Norfolk, Va., and Savannah,
Algoma and Nova Marine boost investments in global shortsea joint ventures
St. Catharines, ON – Algoma Central Corporation and Nova Marine have announced an increased investment in their global short sea shipping joint ventures, NovaAlgoma, by acquiring three cement carriers from KGJ Cement in Northern Europe and two handy-size bulk carriers from Swire Bulk Holdings Pte. Ltd. of Singapore. The vessels will be strong additions to
Shippers frontloading cargo on CP rail network ahead of possible strike
Shippers are frontloading cargo onto Canadian Pacific Railroad ahead of a possible labor strike or lockout beginning March 16, causing delays on the intermodal network in recent weeks as a growing number of containers are rolled, according to a report by the JOC.COM news platform. While prior standoffs between Canadian railroads and the Teamsters Union
On our Forum: It’s time for an Arctic Council 2.0
By Alice Rogoff* For eight years since anonymous “little green men” from Russia invaded Crimea, the Arctic Council has continued to operate under the illusion of the Arctic nations’ “peaceful collaboration.” Russia, with its one-half share of Arctic landmass, has remained a member in good standing of the council and even become its chair,
MSC containership adrift off Newfoundland coast
After experiencing engine problems earlier this week, the MSC Kim containership is adrift off the west coast of Newfoundland, the Canadian Coast Guard indicated. No injuries or pollution incidents have been reported. The 4254-TEU vessel was bound for the Port of Montreal. According to latest reports, Irving-owned Atlantic Towing’s Atlantic Kingfisher has reached the ship
CP launches first dedicated intermodal train between Mexico and Chicago
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited has announced that, working with Kansas City Southern on an interline basis, it has successfully launched the first dedicated international intermodal train between the port of Lázaro Cárdenas in Mexico and the U.S. Midwest. This first Lázaro Cárdenas to Chicago train was born out of the need to avoid excessive delays due to the