Maritime Magazine

Grain shipments through the Port of Thunder Bay remained strong in September, with year-to-date volumes tracking approximately 11% higher than the same period in 2024 — an increase of roughly …

Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez today delivered opening remarks at IMO headquarters in London, as the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met to discuss until Thursday the adoption of global regulations to …

On the same day – October 14 – that U.S. Trade Representative fees are to be levied on Chinese-owned or operated vessels calling at American ports, China intends to impose …

North Vancouver, BC – U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced on October 9 that Bollinger Shipyards, in partnership with Rauma Marine Constructions (Rauma), Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan), and Aker Arctic Technology …

The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) board of directors has selected Joshua H. Juel to serve as the CMC’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2025. Mr. …

Constructeurs Terminal de Contrecœur Grands Projets (CTCGP), a consortium composed of Pomerleau and Aecon, has announced the new phase of work on the Port of Montreal expansion project in Contrecœur …

When fees from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) targeting Chinese dominance of the maritime sector come into effect on October 15, 35% of ships in the …

With a $3.25-billion contract to build a Polar Max icebreaker for the Canadian Coast Guard, Chantier Davie Canada Inc. hopes to leverage shipyard ownership in Finland and Texas to produce …

Renewable sources of electricity generation are continuing to grow strongly around the world, with global capacity expected to more than double by 2030, according to the IEA’s latest medium-term forecast. …

With most holiday merchandise already on hand and tariffs continuing to rise, monthly import cargo volume at the major U.S. container ports is expected to fall below the 2 million …

Katherine Tai, who led American trade actions as the cabinet-level U.S. Trade Representative during the Biden administration, stressed Tuesday that tariffs are current President Donald Trump’s “signature policy.” Speaking at …

Montreal-based Logistec has become a global logistics operator, with 85 terminals in Canada and the U.S., from the Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico, and internationally with representatives in Istanbul, …

Dutch carrier Spliethoff has confirmed the death of one of its seafarers who was critically injured and passed away in hospital on October 6 after the general cargo Minervagracht was …

Halifax, NS and Bamfield, BC – The Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) and the Pacific Marine Science Alliance Society (PMSA) have announced a three-year collaboration to expand …

Quebec City – The region’s Governors and Premiers gathered this weekend for their biennial Leadership Summit at the historic Château Frontenac. The Summit’s focus on a regional Agenda for Growth, …

The American Association of Port Authorities, representing 130 public port authorities, mostly in the United States, but with Canadian ports in Vancouver, Montreal, Halifax, Saint John, N.B., Québec City and …

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced today the retirement of Shaun Stevenson, President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 31, 2025. Shaun Stevenson has led PRPA as President and …

The Port of Los Angeles announced it is seeking proposals from interested parties to participate in the pre-development of Pier 500, a proposed new stand-alone marine container terminal along the …

The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) has announced the appointment of Ian Marr, CPA, CGA, as Chair of the Board of Directors. Craig Bell Estabrooks, President and CEO of …

The International Maritime Organization is stepping up efforts to prepare seafarers for the energy transition in maritime transport, in line with its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. …

Montreal – The Board of Directors of the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) has announced the appointment of Nicola Dolbec as President With 27 years of experience within the MEA, Mr. …

Arctic Gateway Group (AGG), operator of the Port of Churchill, and the Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba (PADCOM) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at establishing Manitoba as …

The following press release was distributed on behalf of the Chamber of Marine Commerce, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, St. Lawrence Shipoperators’ Association, Ontario Marine Council, St. Lawrence Economic …

At a presentation held today on the progress of the Port of Montreal’s Contrecœur expansion project, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) unveiled an updated construction schedule as well as key …

North Vancouver – Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) have signed a contract with Newfoundland-based Genoa Design International to continue providing design expertise on the Canadian Coast Guard’s new heavy polar icebreaker. Under …

By John Stawpert, Principal Director Marine, International Chamber of Shipping The maritime industry has faced an extraordinary period of disruption over the past few years, from the Red Sea crisis …

North Vancouver, B.C. — Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, and Seaspan, a leader in Canada’s shipbuilding industry, are celebrating the completion of a new outfitting pier …

LOGISTEC, a leading North American marine and logistics services provider, is diversifying its cargo handling services in the Port of Baltimore, leveraging new technologies to respond to global market changes. …

Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited today announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Cargill International, a leading global bulk shipping service provider. Under the Agreement, the Company has agreed to: • Transfer …

By John Gruetzner* Canada needs to act quickly to protect the viability of its commodity export industries. For the cost of one submarine, the Carney government can deliver a public/private …

Algoma Central Corporation today took delivery of the Algoma Legacy, the first of three new methanol-ready Kamsarmax-sized ocean belt self-unloading vessels. With this addition, the Company will have an ownership …

The Port of Vancouver announced it moved record volumes of Canadian trade in the first six months of 2025, delivering vast quantities of made-in-Canada grain, energy and fertilizer exports to …

Guilford, CT— Domestic U.S. Great Lakes cruises are now available. In response to guest demand, American Cruise Lines has announced the debut of three Great Lakes itineraries for the 2026 …

Global shipping, moving over 80% of the world’s merchandise trade, is entering a period of fragile growth, rising costs and mounting uncertainty, according to UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Review …

The international shipping industry, which carries over 80% of global trade and uses more ocean space than any other sector, is stepping up action to protect the ocean. This year’s …

The City of Sault Ste. Marie and the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) have announced a partnership to develop a transformative infrastructure initiative: the development of a multimodal port …

Montreal – Canada’s Ocean Supercluster today announced the $6.3 million OCEANIC Digital Twin Maritime Autonomy Project led by Humanitas Solutions Inc. The OCEANIC Project is advancing an AI-powered digital twin …

CN has announced that Madeleine Paquin has been appointed to the Board of Directors of CN. Ms. Paquin will join the Board effective as of October 29, 2025. “Madeleine is …

The global economy was more resilient than anticipated in the first half of 2025, but downside risks loom large as higher barriers to trade and geopolitical and policy uncertainty continue …

The 32 employees of Montreal Gateway Terminals launched an indefinite general strike early this Monday morning. They had filed a strike notice last Thursday after voting 96% in favour of …

Following the deposit of ratification instruments by four new countries last week at the United Nations–Sri Lanka, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone and Morocco- the High Seas Treaty …

UK-based Greenergy and the Belledune Port Authority announced they have entered into a long-term lease of a tank facility in the deep-water import terminal in northern New Brunswick. It marked …

The first newbuild tanker equipped with BAR Technologies’ WindWings propulsion technology has completed its maiden voyage to Europe from China. Owned and operated by UK-based Union Maritime, the Brands Hatch …

The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) honoured Fritz King, The former Managing Director of Atlantic Container Line Canada (ACL), with the prestigious ACPA Medal of Merit Award at the …

CN and CSX have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a new intermodal service into Nashville, Tennessee. This service will provide customers with a seamless, …

According to a report from Danish liner consultancy Sea-Intelligence, the percentage of empty container being transported around the world has increased significantly in the past few years. Analysts at Sea-Intelligence …

The World Shipping Council (WSC) today announced the launch of its Cargo Safety Program, an industry-led initiative to detect misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods in order to prevent ship fires, …

London – “Shipping and the IMO are on different trajectories, “ warns ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki. “There is no clear pathway for green fuel availability and scalability …

Vancouver – Global Container Terminals (GCT) has submitted its Deltaport Berth 4 (DP4) expansion project to the new Major Project Office through the official Project Intake Form. GCT is also …

Robust grain shipments have sparked an overall 4% increase in cargo volume to 20.3 million tonnes on the binational St. Lawrence Seaway in the navigation period to end August. Statistics …