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IMPA evokes risks of deregulation and competition in maritime pilotage
London – The International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) has called attention to the consequences of deregulation and competition in maritime pilotage, highlighting that it is
IMO Council calls for safe-passage framework in the Strait of Hormuz
During an extraordinary session in London, the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) strongly condemned the threats and attacks against merchant vessels in the
Bécancour terminal expansion project receives federal assessment agency clearance
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has completed an assessment of the estimated $200 million Bécancour Port Terminal Expansion Project and determined that its
DESGAGNÉS reports safe return from Persian Gulf of three trainees of the Institut Maritime du Québec
DESGAGNÉS is pleased to confirm that the three trainees from the Institut maritime du Québec (IMQ) who were aboard the vessels N/M Rosaire A. Desgagnés and N/M
Fertilizer Institute welcomes temporary waiver by Trump Administration of Jones Act
The Fertilizer Institute thanks the Trump Administration for its decision to temporarily suspend the Jones Act to support the timely movement of fertilizer across the
G7 leaders condemn Iran’s attacks and “de facto closure” of the Strait of Hormuz
In a joint statement, leaders from Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan today condemned Iran’s recent attacks on shipping and energy
DP World expands Canadian logistics network by opening Montreal office
DP World has opened a new freight forwarding office in Montreal, expanding its Canadian logistics network and strengthening its end-to-end capabilities. The new location provides
CSL Earns Montreal’s Top Employer recognition for eighth year running
For the eighth year in a row, CSL has been recognized as one of Montreal’s Top Employers – a reflection of the company’s ongoing focus on creating
LOGISTEC strengthens Gulf Coast capacity by adding two harbor cranes at Port of Houston’s Care Terminal
LOGISTEC, a leading North American marine and logistics service provider, announced two 120 tonnes harbor cranes are officially operational at the Port of Houston’s Care
More than 3,000 ships reported to be confined west of Strait of Hormuz
Prior to an Extraordinary Session of the IMO Council on the Middle East crisis scheduled for March 18–19 in London, the International Maritime Organization has released
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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: 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: 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