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KR (Korean Register) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) on June 3 during Nor-Shipping 2025 to jointly develop a very large ethane carrier (VLEC).  Ethane carriers are high value-added vessels designed to transport liquefied ethane at ultra-low temperatures of around -100°C. These ships require advanced engineering capabilities and […]

In a landmark moment for maritime trade in Africa, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has become the first shipping line to deploy mega-large container vessels with a capacity of 24,000 TEU on the continent. The arrival of the MSC DILETTA and MSC TÜRKIYE on the Africa Express service, connecting key regions from China and South Korea

The Board of Directors of the Port of Sept-Îles has announced the appointment of Alexandra Chouinard as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Pierre D. Gagnon, who held the position for the past 24 years. On January 25, the Board of Directors and the CEO of the Port of Sept-Îles announced that a transition process

Following a national search, the Duluth Seaway Port Authority Board of Commissioners named Kevin Beardsley to succeed Deb DeLuca as executive director of the Port Authority. His appointment will begin June 3, 2025, one day after DeLuca’s retirement. The Port Authority’s chief financial officer since 2014, Beardsley holds Port Professional Manager certification from the American

Americold Realty Trust broke ground in Port Saint John, New Brunswick, on its first import-export hub to be built in Canada. It is slated to open in 2026. Provincial and local leaders joined company executives to celebrate this significant investment in New Brunswick, a ceremony held in conjunction with Port Saint John’s Port Days. The

The Open Markets Institute has released a landmark report by transportation policy analyst Arnav Rao, titled Charting a New Course: Steering U.S. Maritime Policy Towards Security and Prosperity, published in conjunction with a feature article in The Atlantic. The report details the systematic dismantling of America’s maritime capacity over the past century, the severe national

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 505, along with contributing partners, the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA), DP World, and the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA), staged the grand opening of a new Union Hall in downtown Prince Rupert. The grand opening on May 27 marked a significant milestone for the Union, contributing partners,

New York –  The United Nations Global Compact and the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) unveiled the Ocean Investment Protocol, a comprehensive guide designed to mobilize and scale finance for a healthy and resilient ocean that supports a strong and innovative Sustainable Ocean Economy. Building on the UN Global Compact Sustainable Ocean Principles and

Vancouver – Clear Seas has unveiled its latest report: Vessel Traffic Forecast to 2040 for Canada’s Pacific Region, a forward-looking study that offers the most comprehensive picture to date of how ship traffic is expected to evolve along Canada’s West Coast. As Canada focuses on diversifying its trade partners, momentum is building to increase energy