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Vancouver – With the support of the Major Projects Office, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA), and GCT Global Container Terminals (GCT) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a partnership to advance Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) at the Port of Vancouver. A joint press release indicated the parties will work […]

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, with the support of C40 Cities, have renewed their memorandum of understanding on the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor for another three years. First signed in 2023, the renewal reinforces the ports’ commitment to decarbonization and digitalization along the trans-Pacific

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) today announces the launch of the sixth edition of its benchmark publication, the Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals).  First published in 1971, the Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals) remains the primary industry reference for the safe operation of chemical tankers. This new edition provides up‑to‑date, practical guidance for those serving on board ships carrying

The Port of Sept-Îles (PSI) has announced that Ms. Alexandra Chouinard has stepped down from her position as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 16. She succeeded longtime chief executive Pierre D. Gagnon in August 2025. Joël Chouinard, Vice President, Finance and Information Technology, will serve as Interim CEO throughout the recruitment process

In advance of a critical meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) in London April 27-May 1, a joint statement has been released on behalf of BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERFERRY, INTERTANKO and WSC, representing the global commercial shipping fleet.  Following the postponement, in October 2025, of the adoption

Edmonton and Yellowknife – BBE Expediting Ltd. (BBE) and Det’on Cho Logistics (DCL), part of the Det’on Cho Group of Companies, today announced the launch of the Arctic Defence Logistics Platform (ADLP), an Indigenous-aligned initiative designed to improve coordination, capability, and operational readiness across Canada’s Arctic as activity and strategic focus in the region continue to increase. The platform

The Institut maritime du Québec (IMQ) and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the recognition of the Marine Mechanical Engineering Techniques program. This supports the training of the next generation of the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the Canadian Armed Forces’ subsidized study programs.

Fastfrate Group has officially completed its acquisition of Omnitrans Inc. following Competition Bureau Canada approval. The acquisition represents a significant expansion of Fastfrate Group’s service offering, extending its capabilities beyond North America into key global trade lanes. Omnitrans is recognized for its expertise in international freight forwarding and as a licensed Canadian and U.S. customs

Jakob Larsen, BIMCO Chief Safety & Security Officer, today described as “inaccurate” the announcement from 17 April at around 1400 GMT by US President Donald Trump that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open. “The status of mine threats in the Traffic Separation Scheme is unclear and BIMCO believes shipping companies should consider avoiding the

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) recently snapped a six-week rally—a surge initially triggered by higher bunker fuel prices following the late-February conflict in the Middle East. After trending downwards throughout January and early February, the index spiked in response to these geopolitical oil supply disruptions. That brief upwards momentum has now reversed, with the