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Governor Greg Abbott on Monday delivered remarks and participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on a $1 billion modernization of Davie Defense’s Gulf Copper Shipyards’ Coast Guard icebreaker production facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur. This project is the state’s first complex shipbuilding project in decades.  “This is a quintessential America First project,” said Governor Abbott. “America has a dire […]

QSL announces its admission to the Platinum Club of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, the highest level of distinction within the Deloitte‑led recognition program. This designation is reserved for Canadian companies that have demonstrated sustained excellence for more than seven years, reflected in their ability to maintain high standards of governance, strategic leadership, and organizational performance

The CMA CGM Group marks the maiden call of the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME in Singapore, a new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessel and the largest containership currently operating under the French flag. Following the start of its maiden commercial voyage in Shanghai, China, the vessel is now calling Singapore before continuing its journey to

SIU Canada President Chris Given has sent a letter to a wide range of marine sector stakeholders across the country, including government officials, companies, industry partners and other labour organizations regarding a proposal currently being considered as part of a Transport Canada consultation. If implemented, the proposal would permit foreign-flagged vessels to operate in Canada’s

The latest installations of wind propulsion technology on large commercial vessels have pushed the global fleet of cargo ships capable of harnessing wind energy beyond the 100-vessel milestone, representing over five million tonnes of deadweight (DWT) cargo carrying capacity, reports the International Windship Association. The passing of this milestone marks a significant turning point in

The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (2010 HNS Convention) is set to enter into force on 29 November 2027, marking a milestone for shipping’s global liability and compensation regime as increasing volumes of chemicals and alternative fuels are transported by

Ottawa – Davie yesterday celebrated the ceremonial coin placement for Polar Max in Helsinki and marked the occasion with a parallel ceremony in Ottawa, underscoring another important milestone in the delivery of Canada’s next polar icebreaker under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Rooted in centuries-old shipbuilding tradition, a coin ceremony involves placing a coin beneath the

Seattle – The Marine Exchange of Puget Sound and Wärtsilä Voyage Canada have announced a three-year partnership to deploy the PortLink Digital Maritime Information Exchange Platform across the Puget Sound maritime corridor. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in maritime digitalization in the Pacific Northwest. It will introduce a shared digital platform connecting key

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased 3% to $2,800 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Asia–Europe and Transpacific trade routes. On the Asia–Europe trade route, spot rates increased again this week, driven by early peak season demand. Freight rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam rose 3% to $2,861 per 40ft container and

The transition to cleaner shipping took a major step forward as the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commission approved a first–of-its kind $1 million incentive to support commercial scale methanol bunkering at the Port of Long Beach.   The Clean Fuel Bunkering Challenge Incentive Award is designed to help move the maritime sector away from conventional dirty