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The latest report by Hamburg’s Container xChange on the global shipping market highlights a dramatic 45% spike in container prices in China during May. It further delves deep into the key drivers of this surge and how it foresees these to develop in the coming weeks and months. Key insights include: Container Price Volatility: Prices […]

At today’s annual public meeting, the Port of Québec took stock of its activities in 2023, a pivotal year in which the Port unveiled its new Vision 2035 initiative and an ambitious strategic plan. The administration presented several components of this plan that were put in place or carried out over the course of the

With planned investments of $250M over the next three years, the Saguenay Port Authority (SPA) is embarking on an unprecedented era of construction and infrastructure work at the Port of Saguenay and its industrial port area, it was underlined at the port’s Annual General Meeting. These investments aim to position the Port of Saguenay and

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has applauded the recent adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) by the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108). Starting January 1, 2026, these amendments will require mandatory reporting of all containers lost at sea, setting a new standard

Ottawa-based  Gastops and Hanwha Ocean have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore collaborative opportunities within the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (“CPSP”) and other maritime initiatives, both domestically and internationally. Based in Okpo, Korea, Hanwha Ocean is one of the world’s premier specialized commercial and naval shipbuilding and offshore contractors, with

Vancouver, BC –  For the sixth consecutive year, the Government of Canada is implementing measures to protect these whales and restore their population. The Minister of Natural Resources Canada, Jonathan Wilkinson, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Diane Lebouthillier, and the Minister of Environment

With the ocean-shipping industry experiencing its greatest period of risk in 25 years, an array of new threats to global trade is now forcing shipping to confront the ‘new normal’ of increased geopolitical turbulence, trade barriers, and long-term uncertainty. On June 13, the maritime industry will convene in Montreal at Shaping the Future of Shipping–Global Trade

At the H2O conference in Halifax, Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, today announced the publication of the Blue Economy Regulatory Roadmap. This roadmap outlines actions the Government of Canada will take to support innovation and economic growth in Canada’s oceans. It focuses on five main areas: marine renewable energy and environmental protection, marine spatial

Hamilton – Canada’s Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, today announced up to $51.2 million for 19 digital infrastructure projects under the National Trade Corridors Fund. By supporting the use of innovative technologies for stronger supply chains, the Government of Canada is ensuring that goods move faster and cheaper, making life more affordable for Canadians.  This commitment represents strong collaboration with stakeholders

Sydney, NS – Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, was at the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on May 30 to highlight funding from Budget 2024 allocated to the Canadian Coast Guard. The College equips personnel with the skills they need to serve Canadians on all coasts.