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Canada’s shipping industry loses a visionary leader: Peter Cresswell
Leo Ryan, Editor Surrounded by his loved ones, Peter Cresswell, former President and CEO of Algoma Central Corporation, passed away in Sault Ste. Marie on
BIMCO sees stable demand outlook in container shipping despite US trade policies
Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, today forecast “a stable demand outlook for the container shipping sector in line with our previous report despite
International Day of the Seafarer 2025 promotes a culture of respect
On June 25, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) leads the global celebration of the Day of the Seafarer – a day designated by the United
Ireland’s Shannon Foynes Port and Cleveland port authorities sign agreement to unlock transatlantic trade potential
Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC), Ireland’s second largest port operator, and the premier port of the Great Lakes, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority (CCCPA), have signed
Ocean workers in frontline group facing the climate crisis
According to Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s latest World Risk Poll Focus On report, Risk perceptions and experiences of ocean workers, ocean workers are among one of the
Louis Dreyfus Company selected to reopen international agriculture terminal at Burns Harbor port
Portage, Ind. – Ports of Indiana has selected Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a leading global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, to operate the grain
Canadian Coast Guard begins 2025 summer operational season
Yellowknife, NT – The Canadian Coast Guard’s annual Arctic summer operational season is underway. Through its new Arctic Strategy, the Canadian Coast Guard is working with
Port Alberni Port Authority establishes co-leadership corporate structure
The Port Alberni Port Authority (PAPA) has announced a significant step in its leadership evolution with the appointment of a Co-CEO structure, effective July 1, 2025. This move reflects
St. Lawrence Shipoperators conference focuses on trade and maritime challenges in turbulent world
By Leo Ryan, Editor In today’s turbulent economic, trade and geopolitical environment, it has become more vital than ever to invest massively in infrastructure. This
IMO, ILO, ICS, ITF unite in call to protect seafarers against criminalization
Seafarers detained in connection with their professional duties must be treated fairly and with dignity, with full respect for their human rights, high level participants
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