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Port of Rotterdam cargo volume increased 0.4% in first half 2026
Total throughput at Europe’s largest maritime gateway rose by 0.4% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The total
Canada and Spain strengthen cooperation to advance Atlantic Green Shipping Corridor
Madrid – Steven MacKinnon, Canada’s Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, was in Europe this week to sign
Union Pacific and CN announce agreement to improve North American rail connectivity
CN and Union Pacific have announced the signing of a binding Memorandum of Understanding that will strengthen rail service across North America, improving both railroads’
DP World confirms project to expand Port of Fujairah to reduce Hormuz reliance
Dubai – DP World announced it has reached an agreement in principle with the Fujairah Ports Authority under a 50-year concession to develop two new
World container freight rates decline for second consecutive week
The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, decreased 4% to $4,374 per 40ft container, due to a decline in rates
MARAD and Port of Long Beach sign agreement to test nuclear-powered vessels
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today joined leaders from California’s Port of Long Beach to celebrate a new partnership focused on exploring
ABS grants approval for nuclear-powered containership developed by KRISO and KAER
Seoul – ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) for a concept design for a nuclear-powered 15,000 TEU containership developed in collaboration with the Korea
Québec and Ottawa provide over $900,000 to modernize Port de Havre-Saint-Pierre’s reception pavilion
The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec announced a total of $910,309 in investments in the Port de Havre-Saint-Pierre to modernize and optimize
Dismantling underway of MSC Baltic III off Newfoundland’s west coast
In its latest update, the Canadian Coast Guard reports that dismantling has begun of the wrecked containership MSC Baltic lll grounded since February 15, 2025
Davie Autonomous launched in Ontario
Davie today announced the formation of Davie Autonomous Inc., an Ontario-based company that will manufacture and integrate uncrewed and autonomous maritime vehicles and systems in
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On our forum: The evolution of ‘acceptable’ risk in shipping
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On our forum: The growing risks of high deck loads
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