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Odfjell launches the first operational green corridor between Brazil and Europe
Odfjell’s chemical tankers are now sailing the 5,000-nautical-mile route between Brazil and Europe with substantially lower emissions. The corridor will operate 12-15 voyages per year,
Hapag-Lloyd orders eight new dual-fuel container ships
Hapag-Lloyd has signed a contract with the Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles for the construction of eight new container ships. The ordered units will each have
Ottawa urged to maximize full potential of the St. Lawrence/Great Lakes corridor
To launch nation-building projects, Ottawa must maximize the full potential of the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes corridor, a coalition of stakeholders has urged. The
Impact Assessment Agency invites public comments on Point Rousse port project
Point Rousse Marine Terminal Ltd. is proposing to expand the existing port infrastructure at Point Rousse, located on the Baie Verte Peninsula, in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Impact Assessment
Rejection of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers application to operate in New Zealand waters
The New Zealand government this week declined an application filed by NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers (NACC) to operate a coastal shipping service in New Zealand waters.
World Shipping Council flies the flag for ocean shipping at UN launch of Decade of Sustainable Transport
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has joined political leaders and transport industry representatives at the United Nations launch of the Decade of Sustainable Transport, highlighting
Arctic Gateway Group and Nunavut Sealink & Supply Inc. partner to reinforce Port of Churchill’s role
Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) and Nunavut Sealink and Supply Inc. (NSSI) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding that establishes a framework for collaboration focused
Cosco Shipping signs massive fleet renewal deal with China Shipbuilding Group
China’s Cosco Shipping Group has signed a $7 billion deal with China Shipbuilding Group for a massive fleet renewal and expansion covering 87 ships, including
Fitch Ratings sees ‘deteriorating’ 2026 outlook for seaports in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa
Sector outlooks for North America and EMEA Seaports are ‘deteriorating’ for 2026, while Asia-Pacific and Latin America ports appear to be better weathering policy uncertainty
Declining import cargo volume in U.S. ports to persist in 2026 amid trade disruptions
Amid the impact from tariffs and ongoing trade policy uncertainty, year-over-year declines in import cargo volume seen at the nation’s major container ports in recent
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