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Algoma Endeavour reflags under Canadian Registry at the Port of Montreal
A notable event took place on April 23 at the Port of Montreal: the Algoma Endeavour, freshly delivered from the shipyard, made a stopover to
Powerful U.S. West Coast docker union slams Trump’s “destructive” and “reckless” tariffs
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has issued a sharp statement unequivocally condemning the recent tariffs that the Trump administration has imposed. “Tariffs are
Algoma Central Corporation and Irving Oil welcome new tanker vessels
Saint John, NB – Irving Oil and Algoma Central Corporation welcomed the first of two new product tankers into Saint John Harbour today. The vessels
Odfjell achieves near carbon-neutral transatlantic voyage with sails & biofuel
Odfjell’s chemical tanker Bow Olympus is currently crossing the Atlantic powered by a combination of wind-assisted propulsion and a certified sustainable 100% biofuel. This milestone
Port of Montreal launches 2025 cruise season
The Port of Montreal is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2025 cruise season, heralded by the return of Victory Cruise Lines’ Victory I. With 58,000
Two new cranes arrive at GCT Deltaport
Delta, BC – Global Container Terminals (GCT), a majority Canadian-owned container terminal operator serving the West Coast, is proud to announce the arrival of the
CMB.TECH acquiring Golden Ocean to create European shipping giant
Antwerp-based CMB.TECH has agreed to acquire Norway’s Golden Ocean in an all-stock deal that will create one of the largest diversified listed maritime groups in
Chamber of Marine Commerce announces departure of Bruce Burrows as President and CEO
The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) announces that effective yesterday, the President and CEO Bruce Burrows and the CMC Board mutually agreed to conclude Mr.
Safety at the intersection of sea and sky
By Gregor Stevens, Nautical Director, International Chamber of Shipping The maritime landscape has transformed dramatically over the past decade. With the global fleet expanding from
Strong container traffic at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
In the first quarter of 2025, Port of Antwerp-Bruges reports it handled 67.7 million tonnes of cargo, a drop of 4.0% compared to the same
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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* There were some exciting times in the Far North in September. For a start, the passengers aboard the small expedition cruise ship Ocean