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LOGISTEC receives IBJ Best Specialist Dry Bulk Terminal Award

  LOGISTEC Stevedoring Inc., a subsidiary of LOGISTEC Corporation and leading North American marine services provider, received the Best Specialist Dry Bulk Terminal Award at the International Bulk Journal’s ceremony held in London, England. This prestigious award recognizes LOGISTEC’s expertise in providing safe and reliable dry bulk cargo handling services across its North American network of

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Cross-border road service connecting the USA, Mexico and Canada

  Following the significant growth of its Mexico team, cargo-partner, a leading global logistics provider, has announced the launch of its innovative road transport solutions facilitating seamless cross-border operations between the United States of America, Canada and now Mexico. Cargo-partner has been represented in Mexico since September 2021, offering a comprehensive portfolio of air, sea

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Wages rising for seafarers amid market evolution

  Salaries are rising by at least 10% as the crew employment market tips in the favour of seafarers, reveals Hamburg-based Danica Crewing Specialists as it announces the findings of its 2023 Seafarers’ Survey. Across senior officer ranks salaries have increased some 10-15%, regardless of nationality, the Danica survey shows, compared to its 2021 results.

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Lineage Logistics strengthens Canadian network

  Lineage,  one of the leading temperature-controlled industrial REIT and integrated solutions providers worldwide, today announced the groundbreaking of an expansion of its Foothills facility in Calgary, Alberta in an effort to meet the growing needs of Lineage’s customers in the market. The strategically located facility is designed to serve as a center of excellence for customers who aim to

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New York’s first offshore wind turbine installed

  Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completed installation of the first offshore wind turbine for South Fork Wind, a historic milestone for New York’s offshore wind development and what will be the first completed utility-scale wind farm in the United States in federal waters. Once completed, the 130-megawatt offshore wind farm will address a

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USCG Polar Star departs Seattle to begin Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica

  The U.S. Coast Guard heavy ice-breaker Polar Star and crew have departed Seattle and are scheduled to transit to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze. Operation Deep Freeze (ODF) is an annual joint military mission to resupply the United States Antarctic stations in support of the National Science Foundation (NSF), the lead agency for

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Canadian government acquires ferry to temporarily replace the MV Holiday Island

  Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, has announced that the Government of Canada awarded a $38.56 million contract to Nye Fanafjord AS to purchase the motor vessel (MV) Fanafjord to replace the MV Holiday Island until its successor is built and ready to enter into service. The MV Fanafjord is expected to enter into service during

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Inauguration of innovative Groupe Robert refrigerated distribution centre

  Varennes, QC – Only two years after announcing its ambitious project, Groupe Robert, in collaboration with Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, has officially inaugurated its automated distribution centre in Varennes. This investment of over $200 million, supported by financial contributions from the government of Quebec, Investissement Québec and several partners, places Groupe Robert at the

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