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Port of Vancouver congestion singled out in ITS Logistics freight index
The Port of Vancouver is still experiencing terminal congestion problems, indicates Nevada-based ITS Logistics in the January forecast for the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight
Port of Québec announces appointment of Olga Farman as Chief Executive Officer
The Port of Québec’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Olga Farman as CEO, succeeding Mario Girard’s fourteen-year service in that position. A
Trump Administration fires U.S. Coast Guard’s top officer
Admiral Linda Fagan, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and first female leader of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, was fired this morning
IMO launches office for the MENA region in Alexandria, Egypt
The International Maritime Organization has launched its Regional Presence Office (RPO) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during a ceremony held in
74% of supply chain leaders view technology as the key to growth
Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released findings from its study What Companies are Doing to Tackle Escalating Global Supply
Prince Rupert moves 23.1MT of cargo in 2024 amid big expansion phase
The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced today that 23.1 million tonnes of cargo moved through the Port of Prince Rupert in 2024, reflecting a
Houthi rebels pledge to halt attacks in Red Sea on “non-Israeli” vessels
Although Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced plans Sunday to cease attacks in the Red Sea against “non-Israeli” vessels, Drewry shipping consultancy says it does not anticipate
Ponant launches first international winter cruises on St. Lawrence
As the sea ice aligns to welcome PONANT EXPLORATIONS’s Le Commandant Charcot, the French-registered exploration vessel has set sail for the shores of the Saint Lawrence. On
Captain Satinder Singh joining PortsToronto as Vice-President, Marine
PortsToronto has announced that Captain Satinder Singh will be joining its management team as Vice President, Marine, effective January 27, 2025. Most recently serving
Strong global demand to keep project carrier rates elevated in 2025
The global multi-purpose vessel (MPV) market shows a positive outlook for charterers and shipowners, despite challenges such as geopolitical conflicts and expected trade tariffs from
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