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Global container lines stigmatize proposed changes to Europe’s Green Deal
Through the World Shipping Council, container carriers today took strong issue with the European Parliament’s proposed amendments to Europe’s cap-and-trade emissions trading system (ETS) which integrates maritime transport as of 2023. They affirmed the changes will “corrupt” the system and reduce its effectiveness in curbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, putting the EU Green Deal at

North American ports account for 80% of global port congestion
According to a new performance indicator unveiled by logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel, four-fifths of global port congestion today originates from North America while cumulative container delays currently stand at 11.6 million TEU “waiting days.” A “normal” level of congestion at the 13 ports measured by the performance indicator would be under 1 million

Canadian Coast Guard decommissions vessel “beyond economical repair”
Following 59 years of dedicated service, the Canadian Coast Guard’s oldest serving vessel, the CCGS Hudson is being decommissioned. In November 2021, a failure of the starboard propulsion engine placed the CCGS Hudson out of service. “Due to the scale of the problem and the time and cost to repair it, combined with the costs associated with an upcoming

ArcelorMittal presents its steel-headed cane to the captain of the first ship of the year
PORT-CARTIER, QC, – ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P. (ArcelorMittal) presented the 2022 edition of its steel-headed cane to Captain Aldwin Revelar of the bulk carrier Santa Barbara, the first ship to leave its Port-Cartier port facilities this year. Originating from the Netherlands, the ship will depart ArcelorMittal’s port facilities today at 16:01 bound for Asia, carrying more

Hybrid boats to revolutionise sustainable river travel in London
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is building the UK’s first hybrid high speed passenger ferries, set to launch in autumn 2022 and spring 2023. Leading the way in passenger boat design, the two new vessels, being built at Wight Shipyard on the Isle of Wight, take strides in improving the sustainability credentials of the business

The St. Lawrence Seaway handled more than 38 million tonnes in 2021
Cornwall, Ontario – The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced today that more than 38 million tonnes of cargo transited the system during the 2021 navigation season which, despite another challenging year, is above last year’s results. Iron ore, steel slabs and other steel products posted strong performances, contributing to over 10.5 million tonnes

Canada supports three projects to help reduce underwater noise impacts on marine mammals
Protecting vulnerable marine mammals is a priority for the Government of Canada. Marine mammals, including the Southern Resident killer whale, are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of underwater vessel noise. Furthermore, the Government of Canada recognizes that Southern Resident killer whales face imminent threats to their survival, and that saving these iconic marine mammals requires

CSL named one of Canada’s top employers for young people in 2022
MONTREAL – The CSL Group’s (CSL) commitment to provide a dynamic, diverse and rewarding workplace for young people has been recognized by the organizers of Canada’s Top Employers, who have selected CSL as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2022. “Our philosophy has always been, invest in CSL, and CSL will invest