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 Mark O’Neil, Columbia Group Mark O’Neil, CEO of Columbia Group, has questioned whether the shipping industry is heading for a wider crewing shortage as conflict in the Middle East, fuel disruption in the Philippines and rising repatriation costs place growing strain on global crewing. In Mr O’Neil’s view, the industry risks focusing too heavily on […]

Arsenio Dominguez The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez today urged States to support diplomatic efforts to secure the evacuation of around 20,000 seafarers still stranded in the Persian Gulf, and enable humanitarian corridors for urgent assistance.   During a virtual meeting for Foreign Ministers from more than 40 countries hosted by the

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Kurt Slocombe as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer as of April 1. He had acted as Interim President after Shaun Stevenson announced last October his retirement effective December 31, 2025. The selection is the result of an international

The World Shipping Council (WSC) welcomes the launch of the Singapore‑specific Red Flag Indicators for Wildlife Trafficking in Containerised Sea Cargo, a practical new tool to strengthen vigilance and cooperation across the maritime supply chain. Developed by National Parks Board (NParks), TRAFFIC and WWF, with input from the World Shipping Council, the Singapore Compendium builds

Vancouver – DP World, is marking 20 years of operations in Canada, reflecting a long-term commitment that includes more than CAD$1.7 billion invested since 2006 to build, expand, and modernize critical supply chain infrastructure. These investments are estimated to support up to 100,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs across Canada, based on terminal throughput and established

London – The increasing volatility in freight rates caused by the Iran war is not comparable in scale to the extreme freight rate inflation of the Covid period, analysis from Drewry Shipping Consultants shows. According to Drewry Container Freight Rate Insight data updated yesterday, spot ocean on East-West and North-South routes at the height of the Covid

LÉVIS, QC – Davie today announced the launch of construction of the Polar Max, Canada’s next–generation polar icebreaker, at its shipyard in Lévis. This milestone marks a historic moment for Canadian shipbuilding and a major step forward in delivering Canada’s next polar icebreaker under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). Once delivered in 2030, the Polar Max will be

Iqaluit – Nunavut Eastern Arctic Shipping (NEAS) announced that it will provide exclusive maritime shipping services for the Government of Nunavut across the territory, following a call for tenders. “We are proud to contribute to the resupply of Nunavut communities and are committed to doing so in a reliable and safe manner,” said Daniel Dagenais,

Following an incident involving CN on Monday, March 30, in the Welland Canal area, vessel navigation through the flight locks will remain restricted to the east side for approximately one week while CN completes required repairs, today indicated Nicole Giroux, Manager of Media Relations of the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation. Vessels are moving in

Iqaluit – On Saturday, March 28, the Government of Canada and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association celebrated the establishment of the Qikiqtait and Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Nunavut, bringing Canada one step closer to protecting 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030. Partners also marked the recent signing of an Inuit Impact and Benefit