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Port of Halifax reports total cargo decline in 2025
The Port of Halifax has released annual statistics which show a 10.4% decline in total traffic and a marginal drop in container cargo in 2025.
Fastfrate expands global supply chain capabilities with acquisition of Omnitrans
Toronto – Fastfrate Group, one of Canada’s largest privately held transportation and supply chain providers, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Port of Churchill partners with Fednav to assess operational needs for year-round shipping
Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) has partnered with Canadian shipping company Fednav to examine the operational requirements that would be necessary to support year-round shipping from
Global treaty on fishing vessel safety to enter into force in 2027
The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the
Port of Trois-Rivières reports 2.6MT of cargo handled in 2025
In 2025, the Port of Trois-Rivières handled 2.6 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo, supporting both regional and international trade flows. Traffic consisted of 1.9
Great Lakes Pilotage Authority – Head Office Relocation
The Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA) hereby advises industry stakeholders that its Cornwall Head Office will relocate effective March 2, 2026. After more than three decades at
China dominating accelerated global wind energy growth
New figures from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) show 2025’s record new capacity installed was driven by accelerated growth across Asia. India set a
20th anniversary of Maritime Labour Convention protecting seafarer rights
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are marking the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), a
President Trump counters Supreme Court ruling with additional tariffs
By Leo Ryan, Editor Within a few hours after the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump had overstepped his authority by imposing sweeping global tariffs
2026 St. Lawrence Seaway navigation season opens March 22
The opening of the 2026 navigation season has been scheduled to take place on the following date and time: Montreal / Lake Ontario Section: March
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On our forum: Human rights of seafarers need to be reinforced
By Michael Grey* Do seafarers have any human rights, in an era where worthy folk are always shouting about this supposed entitlement for those who
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On our forum: Alas, the “inconveniences” of digital technology…
Michael Grey* It was years ago that an old friend, who was a shipbroker, told me proudly that using his new mobile telephone, then something
On our forum: Decarbonisation and “technostress”
Michael Grey* Are you suffering from “technostress?” It is an interesting term, which perfectly encapsulates the mentality of modern mankind, with manifold anxieties which were
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By Michael Grey* The design of a ship was once a delicate balance in which an endless series of compromises were necessary to end up
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On our forum: Various questions raised by the Baltimore bridge disaster
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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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by Michael Grey* We are terribly worried about our supply chains these days, now that we realise they stretch rather further than the delivery van.
On our forum: On the dark side of Flags of Convenience
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By Michael Grey* Strategies that contribute to the saving of the planet ought to be cheered to the rafters, but I confess that when I
On our forum: Persistent navigation adventures in the poorly-charted Arctic
By Michael Grey* There were some exciting times in the Far North in September. For a start, the passengers aboard the small expedition cruise ship Ocean