The Trois-Rivières Port Authority held its annual general meeting today. This provided an opportunity to review the past year and present the results. In 2024, 246 ships, including 21 cruise ships, docked at the Port and 3.5 million metric tonnes (MTM) of cargo were handled, generating a net profit of $4.46 million. The year 2024 […]
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Ottawa – Safe and reliable navigation of waterways is necessary for global trade and transportation, making accurate and accessible marine data essential. That’s why the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), under Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is taking a leading role in validating new digital hydrographic standards. The Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, has announced the
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Following the conclusion of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, which was opened by The Hon. Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Hellenic Republic, the organisation announced several major developments, marking a pivotal moment for global maritime leadership. The Board of ICS unanimously recommended
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The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced that Katherine Bamford is joining the organization as the new Vice President of Business Development. Ms. Bamford is a dynamic leader with over 25 years of experience in business development, stakeholder engagement, and business innovation. She is a trusted advisor in strategic communications, integrated marketing, government relations, and
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Port Milwaukee today hosted a significant event in recognition of the Great Lakes’ economic value, which included the participation of Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Port Director Jackie Q. Carter. The event spotlighted the vital role the Great Lakes maritime industry plays in regional economic development, international
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Speaking this morning at the Canadian Club of Montreal, Julie Gascon, President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority (MPA), released the mid-year results for 2025, marked by a complex global economic environment but also by encouraging signs of resilience and diversification. The MPA reported a decrease of 2.16% in total volumes compared to the same period
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By Julie Gedeon New Orleans – Green Marine welcomed more than 200 delegates to GreenTech 2025 in New Orleans from June 9th to11th. The event marked the first time the annual conference took place on the Gulf Coast. “Louisiana was the obvious choice with the Port of New Orleans being among the first ports from
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The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Sang H. Yi as Acting Maritime Administrator (MARAD). As acting head of MARAD, Yi will play a critical role in advancing the Trump Administration’s domestic shipbuilding goals and restoring the nation’s maritime dominance, as outlined in President Trump’s April Executive Order. Acting Administrator Yi will lead MARAD’s efforts to
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Nice, France— After a week of deliberation and discussion, the United Nations Ocean Conference today by consensus adopted a political declaration titled “Our ocean, our future: united for urgent action”, stressing that the ocean plays an essential role in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. “The ocean is fundamental to life on our planet
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Ottawa – The National Coordinators of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact) and other officials from the governments of Canada, Finland and the United States (U.S.) successfully concluded a 2-day meeting on Thursday to discuss their shared commitment to strengthening Arctic presence and icebreaking capabilities through the ICE Pact. During the discussions, delegates from Canada, Finland and the U.S. successfully advanced deliverables under the ICE
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