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Launching of new season of program protecting Southern Resident Killer Whales

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Seattle  –  Quiet Sound, a collaborative program from Washington Maritime Blue dedicated to fostering a more sustainable environment for Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) through reduction in underwater noise pollution announced the official launch of its voluntary vessel slowdown season beginning October 7 through early 2025. The effort protects the remaining 75 Southern Resident killer […]

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LOGISTEC appoints Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as Chief Commercial Officer to expand operations in North America and internationally

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LOGISTEC, a leading North American marine and environmental services provider, announces the appointment of Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as Chief Commercial Officer. Ms. Liborio Fernandes brings her leadership skills in international business and strategic development to drive growth for the company’s marine services sector throughout North America, Latin America and internationally. “As a transformational leader with in-depth supply chain knowledge and solid experience

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ICS welcomes progress on MARPOL amendments

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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed further progress achieved last week on developing a base text for amendments to the MARPOL Convention, to help ensure delivery of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) goal for international shipping to deliver net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by or close to 2050. However, much more work still

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Montreal dockers refusing to work overtime as of Thursday

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Firing another shot across the bow of maritime employers short of a general strike amidst deadlocked negotiations, the union representing 1,200 longshoremen at the Port of Montreal announced today that the port workers will refuse to work overtime as of 7 a.m. Thursday for an indefinite period. The new pressure tactic comes on the heels

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Poll indicates large majority of Canadians support green shipping

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Vancouver – As Canada transitions towards a net-zero future, a new poll by the Angus Reid Institute and Clear Seas reveals a growing willingness among Canadians to support sustainable shipping practices. A significant majority of Canadians (64%) indicate they are willing to pay a premium on imported goods to offset carbon emissions associated with shipping.

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Thunder Bay’s Keefer Terminal drives cargo growth and diversity

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Reporting strong volumes across most commodities, the Port of Thunder Bay’s September statistics highlight success in cargo diversification efforts, particularly at Keefer Terminal, stated the Thunder Bay Port Authority (TBPA). The year-to-date throughput totalled 6.7 million metric tons versus just over 6 million tons. Grain was up at 4.9 million tons, potash was up at

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Korean Register approval for eco-friendly hybrid CTV for offshore wind farms

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KR (Korean Register) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for the Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), a passenger and cargo transport vessel dedicated to offshore wind farms, developed by MARCON, a Korean maritime service company. The construction of this vessel began at a Korean shipyard in September 2024, with its launch scheduled for next year. CTVs

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Spliethoff orders eight L-type vessels that will be biggest in fleet

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Spliethoff announced that it has placed an order with Wuhu Shipyard Co. Ltd. in China for the construction of a new series of eight multi-purpose vessels with an option for two additional vessels. This new series will be delivered starting the first quarter of 2028. The L-type vessels are specially designed for the transportation of

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Mid-year trade volumes at Port of Vancouver highlight container recovery

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Cargo volumes at the Port of Vancouver were steady in the first half of 2024, decreasing less than 1% compared to the same period a year ago, as record international trade was offset by lower volumes of domestic goods.  The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s 2024 mid-year statistics show port operators and supply chain partners moved

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Port of Montreal reports first operational impacts of partial strike

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At the end of the first day of the partial strike at the Port of Montreal, which took place yesterday, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) revealed the first operational impacts. While the ongoing work stoppage at the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals is paralyzing 40% of total container handling capacity, APM is seeing an accumulation of

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