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Davies Turner partners with Manitoulin Global Forwarding to strengthen Canadian ocean freight services

Davies Turner, one of the UK’s leading independent freight and logistics providers, has signed a partnership with Manitoulin Global Forwarding (MGF), a premier Canadian transportation specialist, based in Mississauga, Ontario. This collaboration, effective from July 2025, significantly enhances Davies Turner’s ocean freight capabilities for the Canadian market, delivering improved service coverage, faster transit times, and […]

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CN investing $110M in Wisconsin rail network capacity

CN announced plans to invest approximately US$110 million in Wisconsin, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the state. This includes investments in infrastructure, technology and capacity, as well as network improvements. These projects will help ensure the safe movement of goods and

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Wesley Newton appointed new Board Chair of Chamber of Marine Commerce

The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) has announced the appointment of Wesley (Wes) Newton, Executive Vice-President of Strategy and Business Development for Algoma Central Corporation as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Mr. Newton’s appointment was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting held on June 26, where he succeeded Allister Paterson, Executive Vice

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NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers establishes new joint venture with DP World

Lugano, Switzerland – NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers Limited, a joint venture between Algoma Central Corporation and Nova Marine Holdings SA and the world’s leading operator of specialized pneumatic cement carriers, today announced it has entered a definitive agreement with P&O Maritime Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of DP World, that will see POML acquire a 51%

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IMO targets seafarer fatigue, work and rest hours, and harassment at sea

IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee seeks stronger compliance with global safety management standards to protect crew welfare. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking action to ensure that ships worldwide are safely managed and operated, with a renewed focus on seafarer issues such as work and rest hours, fatigue, and violence and harassment, including sexual harassment,

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First cargo headed for Asia puts Canada on the map of LNG exporting nations

Kitimat, BC – LNG Canada has successfully loaded a first cargo of liquefied natural gas that is now destined for global markets, marking the start of operations at Canada’s first large-scale LNG export facility, it was announced Monday. The new LNG Canada export facility is located in Kitimat in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation. It

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Seas At Risk applauds ban of scrubbers in Europe’s Northeast Atlantic

Seas At Risk, a Brussels-based marine organisation, has welcomed the decision by EU and 15 European governments to ban the discharge of scrubbers (exhaust gas cleaning systems) wash water in internal waters and port areas throughout the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR Maritime Area) by July 2027 – a landmark in regional shipping regulation. Discharges from open-loop

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CSL sustainability report highlights environmental and social progress

The CSL Group today published its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, outlining the company’s continued efforts to operate responsibly, ethically, and with a focus on long-term environmental and social progress. “Environmental, social and governance principles are embedded in every decision we make, from how we design and operate our vessels to how we support our people

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Historic first cruise ship disembarkation at Port of Nanaimo

The Port of Nanaimo has announced the first cruise ship disembarkation on British Columbia’s coast outside of Vancouver, with the successful passenger disembarkation and provisioning on June 23 of the MS Roald Amundsen, an HX Expedition cruise vessel. This milestone marks a significant evolution in BC’s cruise tourism sector that benefits Canada and the region.

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