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Port of Vancouver mid-year cargo volume declines 11%
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has released 2022 mid-year statistics for goods moving through the Port of Vancouver. Overall cargo declined 11% to 68.3 million from 76.4 million metric tonnes (MMT) compared to the same period last year, reflecting impacts of a poor Canadian grain harvest, congestion caused by 2021 flooding in B.C., and
Charbonne Hydrogen announces that it is now part of “The PIER” in Halifax (NS)
BROSSARD, QC – Charbonne Hydrogen Corporation ( TSXV: CH) (“Charbone“) announced the execution, as of August 16, 2022, of an agreement to lease an office space and associated office services with “The PIER” at the Halifax Seaport. The PIER, a center for port innovation, planning and strategy, has been established by the Halifax Port Authority and is
Logistec named terminal operator of the year at the 2022 International Heavy Lift Awards
MONTRÉAL – Logistec Stevedoring Inc., a subsidiary of Logistec Corporation, was named 2022 Terminal Operator of the Year at the Heavy Lift Awards Ceremony held in Hamburg, Germany. As Logistec celebrates its 70th anniversary, this prestigious award comes at a time of global challenges in the supply chain and recognizes Logistec’s ability to respond
Canadian Coast Guard demonstrates Arctic environmental response capacity in Iqaluit, Nunavut
YELLOWKNIFE, NT, – The Canadian Coast Guard held a training exercise involving a simulated marine oil spill clean-up operation on Thursday, September 15th. The exercise simulated the initial response to a significant diesel spill in the vicinity of the Port of Iqaluit. Response crews exercised observation, response, and beach flush missions. Led by Nunavut-based Canadian Coast
A new series of 7 container ships to strengthen CMA CGM’s services to the West Indies
On the occasion of the trip to Martinique and Guadeloupe, Rodolphe Sadé, the CEO of the CMA CGM group announced the order for seven new biogas-powered ships to serve Guadeloupe and Martinique from 2024, including three of 7900 TEUs and four of 7300 TEUs. In order to accommodate these larger capacity ships, the
Target, Electrolux, Philips and others join 2040 zero emission shipping commitment
NEW YORK, NEW YORK] — Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Vessels (coZEV) proudly announced the addition of mega brands Beiersdorf, Dupont, Electrolux, ETTLI Kaffee, Moose Toys, Ohana Beverage Company, Philips, REI Co-op, Sisley, and Target to its 2040 Ambition Statement, the first-of-its-kind call to action from cargo owners to progressively switch all of their
Research team to explore future energy options for Great Lakes shipping
639-foot M/V Mark W. Barker is the first U.S.-flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier built ( in the US) in nearly 40 years Washington – The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the launch of a 16-month study exploring low carbon options for shipping on the Great Lakes. The research group, led by the International Council on Clean Transportation
Optimistic outlook for remainder of Seaway season
During the month of August, 3.46 million tons of cargo moved through the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system, bringing the year-to-date total to nearly 19.2 million tons shipped. While tonnage transported on the Seaway system is below the year-to-date total for 2021, total vessel transits remain stable for the same period. This shows that the