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  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced new investments to secure U.S. leadership in floating offshore wind development by advancing offshore wind transmission planning, research and technology, and partnerships. The announcements are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Floating Offshore Wind Shot Summit, with the Departments of Energy, the Interior, Commerce, and Transportation convening stakeholders

  French shipping line CMA CGM has confirmed it has equipped one of its largest containerships, the CMA CGM Marco Polo, with a very large windshield on the bow and will assess its effect over the next six months on fuel consumption.The purpose of the windshield is to increase the ship’s aerodynamics. If it succeeds

  A.P. Moller – Maersk has entered into an agreement, effective February 17, to divest its logistics sites in St. Petersburg and Novorossiysk to Cyprus-registered IG Finance Development Limited. Divesting the two sites is a consequence of the company’s decision made in March 2022 to discontinue activities in Russia, reflecting a collective effort of sanctions

  After a tumultuous three years for global supply chains, ocean freight stakeholders are under pressure from shifting economic conditions, geopolitical influences and labor challenges going into 2023. That’s according to a new survey  by leading real-time supply chain visibility provider FourKites. The survey polled over 350 supply chain professionals to shed light on the

  Victoria, BC – Darryl Anderson, Executive Director of Mercy Ships Canada, has announced that the newest Mercy Ship, Global Mercy, arrived last week in Dakar, Senegal. “This year marks the first time that specialized surgeries will take place on this newly built hospital ship”, stated Mr. Anderson. “This field service will include partnership with ministries

  Windsor, ON – Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra today announced $12.5 million in funding to launch the Ballast Water Innovation Program as part of Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan. The program, which is a central component of the Government of Canada’s efforts to advance the implementation and enforcement of the 2021 Ballast Water Regulations, will play an important role in further reducing the spread of

  The Port of Sept-Îles and LOGISTEC  Stevedoring Inc. are proud to announce that they have collectively reached a significant milestone of 50 million tonnes of iron ore handled since the Port’s Multi-User Wharf facility was commissioned in March 2018. This milestone reflects both the significant growth of the mining industry and the operational excellence

  Halifax, NS — Global Spatial Technology Solutions, a Maritime Intelligence company today announced that it will collaborate with the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) in providing a Green Shipping Corridor capability using the OCIANATM platform. The Green Shipping Corridor capability enables vessels to establish an initially low and ultimately zero-carbon emissions route while matching their arrival with berth