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IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called on all Member States to support efforts to address the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where around 20,000 seafarers remain trapped and unable to leave. In an informal briefing to Member States and industry representatives, Secretary-General Dominguez confirmed that several vessels had been seized and detained in the region over the past few days.    He […]

By Leo Ryan, Editor The Port of Quebec entered a new chapter in its history today with a federal government decision that will position it to become the second container port on the St. Lawrence River after Montreal – adding this dimension to a maritime gateway that has long been virtually totally focussed on bulk

Duluth, Minn. — Late yesterday, tugboat Meredith Ashton and a 240-foot deck barge loaded with project cargo became the first vessel in decades to dock at the rebuilt northeast-facing Berth 10 on the Clure Terminal Expansion pier. The 667-foot berth, along with northwest-facing Berth 11, opened for use following a $10.5 million reconstruction project completed in March 2025.

Despite regulatory uncertainty and political headwinds, decarbonisation plans by the world’s leading ports do not appear materially changed in 2026, IAPH’s World Ports Tracker 2026 reveals. The status of IMO’s Net Zero Framework has been in doubt since October last year, yet more than half of world ports are ‘going the extra mile’ by publicly

The City of Sept-Îles and the Port of Sept-Îles today announce the launch of the Rivage project, a collaborative initiative aimed at defining a shared vision for the development of the waterfront and the lower-town area. This strategic territory, composed of lands owned by both the City and the Port of Sept-Îles, will be the

Nathalie Pilon, Chair of the Board of Directors, presented today the results of the Montreal Port Authority’s (MPA) activities for 2025 at the annual meeting, held at the Port of Montreal Tower. In a global context marked by uncertainty, the Port of Montreal delivered solid results. Operating revenues reached $155.4 million, compared to $143 million

Iqaluit –  Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, today announced over $13 million for four projects that will have significant impacts across Nunavut. This funding, delivered through CanNor, will support initiatives in all three regions of the territory, contributing to stronger communities and sustained economic growth. In the

We are pleased to share the agenda for the Shipping Federation of Canada’s Annual Conference, “Outlook for International Shipping.” This year’s conference brings together leading experts to provide timely insights into the key forces shaping global trade and marine transportation, offering a valuable opportunity to gain strategic insights and connect with industry colleagues. Register HERE to secure your spot. 

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