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Thunder Bay port volumes trending ahead of 2024
Grain shipments through the Port of Thunder Bay remained strong in September, with year-to-date volumes tracking approximately 11% higher than the same period in 2024
China launches reciprocal port fees on US-flag vessels
On the same day – October 14 – that U.S. Trade Representative fees are to be levied on Chinese-owned or operated vessels calling at American
White House selects Seaspan design for six U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters
North Vancouver, BC – U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced on October 9 that Bollinger Shipyards, in partnership with Rauma Marine Constructions (Rauma), Seaspan Shipyards
Pomerleau and Aecon announce new construction phase of Port of Montreal Contrecœur expansion project
Constructeurs Terminal de Contrecœur Grands Projets (CTCGP), a consortium composed of Pomerleau and Aecon, has announced the new phase of work on the Port of
Joshua H. Juel named new President and CEO of Chamber of Marine Commerce
The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) board of directors has selected Joshua H. Juel to serve as the CMC’s next President and Chief Executive Officer,
Forthcoming USTR fees could impact 35% of key sector ships
When fees from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) targeting Chinese dominance of the maritime sector come into effect on October 15,
Davie outlines key ambitions at AAPA Convention
With a $3.25-billion contract to build a Polar Max icebreaker for the Canadian Coast Guard, Chantier Davie Canada Inc. hopes to leverage shipyard ownership in
IEA underlines challenges facing global offshore wind industry
Renewable sources of electricity generation are continuing to grow strongly around the world, with global capacity expected to more than double by 2030, according to
Monthly Imports at U.S. ports to drop below 2 Million TEU as tariffs continue to rise
With most holiday merchandise already on hand and tariffs continuing to rise, monthly import cargo volume at the major U.S. container ports is expected to
Sean Pierce underlines expanding reach of LOGISTEC
Montreal-based Logistec has become a global logistics operator, with 85 terminals in Canada and the U.S., from the Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico, and
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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: 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
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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