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During the first six months of 2026, the Port of Montreal handled 17.7 million tonnes of cargo, an increase of 2% compared with the same period in 2025. This positive performance was achieved despite a global geopolitical environment affected by several challenges. International trade remains subject to several sources of uncertainty: Disruptions to navigation in […]

CMA CGM has announced the launch of KORA EXPRESS, a new direct service designed to accelerate the supply chain between Northern Europe and West Africa’s most dynamic markets. The first vessel of KORA EXPRESS is slated to be the NAVIOS VERANO, with estimated departure from Southampton on August 26. KORA EXPRESS combines speed, reliability and

According to Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO, global grain shipments have increased 13% y/y so far this year, supported by strong wheat, maize and soya bean exports from the Americas and Europe. “Improved harvests across most major exporters have boosted their export surpluses, driving higher shipments to Asia, the Middle East and North

The Imagine Marine Conference returns for its third year September 22–23 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa, bringing together industry leaders, government, educators, and workforce partners from across Canada. Hosted by the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF), the event supports a growing national effort to strengthen the marine workforce needed to meet Canada’s economic and

Halifax – The PIER has welcomed the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA) as its newest ecosystem member, further strengthening its global network of ports, technology companies, supply chain partners, researchers and startups. Through this new partnership, the organizations aim to advance port innovation and the adoption of practical supply chain solutions to strengthen supply chain resilience and contribute to trade diversification.  “We warmly welcome HOPA to The PIER. HOPA’s insights into

In a Truth Social post today, President Donald Trump abandoned his proposal first aired Monday for the United States to charge a 20% transit fee for providing security for cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, the U.S. is seeking trade and investment commitments from various Persian Gulf states. “Based on highly productive conversations with

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has selected TerraMarine as the preferred proponent for the landmass and wharf component of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, marking an important milestone in delivering a nation-building project that directly supports Prime Minister Mark Carney’s goal of doubling Canadian exports to non-U.S. markets over the next decade. Roberts Bank Terminal 2 is a future marine container terminal at

Vancouver –  SAAM Towage has obtained the international Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) certification for its electric tugboat CDG, which operates in Canada. The certification, granted by Lloyd’s Register, confirms compliance with stringent standards to reduce underwater radiated noise, validating the vessel’s lower acoustic impact and its contribution to protecting the marine ecosystem, particularly marine mammals

In a Truth Social post today, President Donald Trump announced a drastic new plan reinstating the blockade of Iranian shipping, assuming  seemingly unprecedented control over the Strait of Hormuz and introducing a fee for maintaining safe freedom of navigation on the international waterway – a process that he affirmed “will begin immediately.” The announcement came

Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) – the UN agency that regulates global shipping – have called for an immediate end to ongoing attacks on ships and seafarers transiting through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. In a resolution adopted in London, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee condemned the attacks as “illegal and