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St. Lawrence Shipoperators underline the urgency of the new maritime vision by the Québec government
The Bella Desgagnés arriving in Kegaska on the lower north shore of the St. Lawrence. Photo Pierre Terrien Quebec City – A few days before the close of the maritime season, Armateurs du Saint-Laurent (ASL) is drawing a positive balance sheet from its last season, despite a year with many challenges. But Louise Bédard, General
The City of Sorel-Tracy partners with QSL to develop its industrial-port zone
Sorel-Tracy – The City of Sorel-Tracy and the Quebec company QSL have entered into a partnership for the development and operation of the Sorel-Tracy industrial-port zone (St. Lawrence sector). Under this agreement, QSL will develop and operate a port terminal on city property where Hydro-Québec’s thermal power plant once stood. QSL is undergoing significant
From Austria to America by rail and ship
By consciously choosing sustainable means of transport, the Austrian wood giant Binderholz limited its proportion of road transport to a few kilometres when it shipped a large load of timber. The transatlantic shipment began its journey in Salzburg and continued via the port of Antwerp to America. Final destination: Port of Cleveland. The record
Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries have constructed the world’s first LNG-fueled large bulk carriers
Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) held a naming ceremony for two 180,000-ton bulk carriers operating on LNG last Friday, 11 December. Hyundai said that the vessels, which are the first two in a series of four ships of the same design, were dubbed HL Eco and HL Green, boasted great eco-friendliness as its names
Strong late season surge on St. Lawrence Seaway
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway shipping continued to improve in November fueled by a surge in both Canadian and U.S. grain exports, the latest figures show. The rush is expected to continue in the final weeks of the season with Canadian domestic fleets booked out and the number of ocean-going vessels currently in the system about
The maritime sector keeps its head high at CargoM
MONTREAL – The Logistics and Transportation Metropolitan Cluster of Montreal, CargoM, is marking the retirement of Ms. Sylvie Vachon, the Chair of its Board of Directors and a founding member. At its last meeting, the Board of Directors elected Ms. Madeleine Paquin, President and CEO of Logistec Corporation, as its new Chair. Ms. Vachon successfully united
Logistec Stevedoring acquires Castaloop
MONTRÉAL – Logistec Stevedoring Inc. announced the acquisition of Gestion Castaloop Inc. and its subsidiaries, further solidifying its position as a leading provider of innovative cargo handling services at ports throughout North America. Castaloop has been providing customized cargo handling services to clients along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway as well as along the St.
Northeast Passage opened 88 days setting new Arctic record
Global Ice Center Weathernews Inc. published its review of Arctic Ocean ice conditions for 2020 and they observed that the Northeast Passage, the Russian side of the Northern Sea Route (NSR), was open for a record 88 days. Sea ice is usually at its peak surface area in February or March of each year, and at