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GCT announces new three-year community partnership with Mission Possible
In an ongoing recognition of the 50th anniversary of GCT Vanterm operations, Global Container Terminals (GCT) is proud to announce a new three-year community partnership
Mixed picture for Port of Antwerp-Bruges in volatile trade climate
In the first nine months of 2025, Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 202.6 million tonnes of maritime goods, a decrease of 3.8% compared with the same
Environmental groups urge Canada to lead after IMO delays vote on shipping carbon tax
London – Oceans North, WWF-Canada, Equal Routes and the Clean Arctic Alliance have called on the Government of Canada to show strengthened resolve to reach
Montreal-based Canfornav strengthens Asia presence with office in Hong Kong
Canadian shipping company Canfornav announced today the official opening of its new office in Hong Kong. The expansion reflects Canfornav’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the
New premises for the Seamen’s Club at the Port of Trois-Rivières
The Seamen’s Club of Trois-Rivières celebrated the inauguration of its new premises on October 16, marking an important milestone in its commitment to seafarers around
IMO delays for one year the adoption of a global carbon levy for shipping
In the wake of strong opposition to a proposed global carbon tax from the United States and Saudi Arabia, the International Maritime Organization concluded a
Baltic Exchange launches new tanker routes in response to tariff and geopolitical uncertainty
Baltic Exchange has launched a series of new Aframax tanker benchmarks, TD28 and TD29, in response to shifting global trade dynamics, escalating geopolitical tensions, and
CMA CGM orders six LNG-powered containerships from Indian shipyard
By Julie Gedeon The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, today announced it has signed a letter of
Imagine Marine conference focused on advancing maritime sector recruitment and development
By Julie Gedeon Ottawa – The second annual Imagine Marine conference, held on Oct. 7th and 8th in Ottawa, was sold out with 180 delegates
IMO meeting on shipping emissions deal begins amidst sanctions threat from Trump Administration
Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez today delivered opening remarks at IMO headquarters in London, as the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met to discuss until Friday the
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By Michael Grey* The old ideas are always the best, it is said, and if you are in the mood for cliches, you probably
On our Forum: Navigating in the new world of many nightmares
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On our FORUM: The index of happiness afloat
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On our FORUM: The complex and fascinating world of modern weather routing: A deep dive into StormGeo’s advanced weather routing services
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On Our FORUM: Uncontrollable monsters on the high seas
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On our Forum: The ‘disgraceful’ HR and PR behaviour of P&O Ferries
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On our Forum: A new course for the Arctic after Russian invasion of Ukraine
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On our Forum: Memories of Odessa… as Russian attack nears
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On our Forum: It’s time for an Arctic Council 2.0
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On our Forum: Beware of risks for ships carrying EV vehicles…
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On our Forum: Questions aplenty about ship fuel problems and ‘green’ solutions
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On our Forum: New Year thoughts on supporting seafarers and… handling fanatics
By Michael Grey* It’s New Year’s Eve, when people of kindly disposition wish each other the hope that the coming twelve months might be happy,
On our Forum: Crew needs come last in revolutionary new ship shapes
By Michael Grey* In the compromise that dictates the design of a ship, you don’t have to be cynical to observe that the needs of
On our Forum: Will there be any sea left?
By Michael Grey* As the governmental delegates to Cop26, safely delivered home after their Scottish excursion, start to work out how they can deliver their
On our Forum: The real cause of the supply chain quagmires…
By Michael Grey* It is funny how different items of news mesh with each other. Cop 26 is over, thank goodness and the thousands of
On our Forum: Shipmasters deserve greatest respect for difficult decisions made in stormy conditions
By Michael Grey* In this world where virtue-signalling competes with the need to blame everyone, maybe we should not be surprised at the growing enthusiasm
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The shipping industry needs to set ambitious targets to help prevent global climate catastrophe, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) cautions in a new position