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The Halifax Port Authority is pleased to announce the appointments of Richard (Rick) Edwards, John Fitzpatrick, K.C., and Laurie Graham to its Board of Directors for three-year terms. All join the Board as Port User directors, and their appointments took effect September 14, 2026. Mr. Edwards is a marine service industry consultant with more than […]

Record exports of commodities are moving to new and growing overseas markets this year as the Port of Vancouver helps transport more of what Canadians make, mine, harvest and grow to more customers. Overall cargo volumes for the Port of Vancouver hit a record 88.1 million metric tonnes (MMT) for the first six months of

Ending days of speculation over a major fleet expansion programme, Maersk has confirmed orders for 26 large containerships. The contracts have been estimated at over US$5 billion. According to the Splash247.com news platform, the Danish carrier said on Friday that all 26 ships will have capacity of 18,600 teu and will feature dual-fuel engines capable

The Drewry World Container Index has increased slightly, with divergent trends on Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes for the seventh consecutive week. The WCI increased 1% to $4,500 per 40ft container, driven by a rise in rates on the Transpacific trade route.  On the Transpacific trade, rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles increased 5% to

New research from ShipIn Systems and NorthStandard finds that a relatively small group of vessels accounts for the majority of accidents, and that the operational patterns behind that risk are often visible well before an incident occurs.  The Maritime Risk Report 2026, combining Lloyd’s List Intelligence SeaSearcher casualty data with operational analysis from ShipIn’s FleetVision™

Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced today that Diana Fox Carney, spouse of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, will serve as Canada’s Ocean Envoy and Chair of the 12th Our Ocean Conference being held in Halifax in the spring of 2027. It marks the first time that Canada will host this major global event. In this

Vancouver – The waterfront workforce at Canada’s West Coast ports grew by more than 70% between 2009 and 2025, adding roughly 3,600 new longshore workers and forepersons. Over the same period, cargo volumes moving through Canada’s West Coast ports also grew by more than 70%, according to a new report released today by the BC Maritime Employers Association

The Minister of Fisheries, Joanne Thompson, today announced the Government of Canada is accepting project proposals under the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR). The Fund puts $77.5 million over five years, or $15.5 million a year, into projects that protect and rebuild aquatic species at risk across the country. The call

WINDSOR, Ontario – The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) today announced Peter Berry, Vice-President of Operations and Harbour Master at the Port of Windsor, as the 2026 recipient of the ACPA Medal of Merit, recognizing his decades of leadership, service and commitment to Canada’s marine community. The Medal of Merit was presented during the