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The U.S. Coast Guard announced today it has completed the award of contracts for 11 Arctic Security Cutters, fulfilling President Trump’s directive to rapidly expand America’s icebreaker fleet, notably to reinforce U.S. capability and sovereignty in the Arctic region. The latest award is for construction of up to five Arctic Security Cutters, with Davie Defense […]

Fednav Limited, Canada’s largest dry bulk shipping group, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Oshima Shipbuilding to build four 35,000‐dwt ocean‐going Lakers. The vessels will be constructed at Oshima’s shipyard in Japan, with the first vessel expected to be delivered by mid‐2029. These Fednav‐Oshima‐designed super‐eco Lakers will be built to specifications similar to

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched a two-year global initiative to promote the World Maritime Day theme for 2026-2027: ‘From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence’.   In a video message marking the launch, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez stressed that the global regulatory framework developed by IMO must not merely be adopted in principle, but translated into concrete

PSA Halifax welcomes the CMA CGM Cypress as part of the expanded INDAMEX service, strengthening existing direct trade connectivity between the Indian Subcontinent and Canada. The INDAMEX service connects the Indian Subcontinent with the Canadian East Coast, providing comprehensive coverage of key South Asian and Middle Eastern ports, including Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Colombo, Port Qasim, and Jeddah.

Florida headquartered maritime firm Seascour is reenforcing its position as the most environmentally friendly descaler cleaner in the sector by securing two industry accreditations. Seascour President Kelly Hendry confirmed the innovator has successfully passed a rigorous Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) audit to retain the Safer Choice certification for outdoor use. This means Seascour remains the only

As a week-long  meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Pollution Prevention and Response committee opened on Monday, the Clean Arctic Alliance has called for Arctic States to lead other IMO members in supporting a proposal to reduce black carbon emissions from international shipping in the Arctic.   A key paper submitted to the meeting

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) today announced it has signed an order of eight large vessels with New Times Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in China. All eight ships will have the same characteristics and make up a new series of 18,600 TEU vessels with delivery in 2029 and 2030. “We are pleased to have signed this

Import volume at the leading U.S. container ports is expected to see a significant year-over-year decline during the first half of 2026 as the impact of tariffs continues, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “With tariffs still a matter of debate in the courts and in

The Port of Québec and the Wendat Nation today formalized a renewed framework agreement aimed at structuring and deepening a relationship based on trust, respect, and the Wendat Nation’s rights. Valid for five years, this new agreement replaces the one signed in 2018 and reflects a mutual commitment to collaboration as part of a sustainable

The Cleveland-based Lake Carriers Association reports that U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) carried 71.3 million tons of cargo in 2025, an 8.9 percent decrease from a year ago. 2025 cargo movement on the Great Lakes was 8.1 percent below the fleet’s 5-year average. Except for salt shipments, which increased by 4.1 percent, all commodity shipments