Maritime Magazine

Prior to an Extraordinary Session of the IMO Council on the Middle East crisis scheduled for March 18–19 in London, the International Maritime Organization has released a briefing document that …

Cork, Ireland – Ports of Indiana has opened its first international trade office in Ireland to grow cargo shipments and support the launch of a direct Europe-Indiana container service. Maritime …

Stolt-Nielsen Limited, through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd., has today announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to sell 50% of Avenir LNG Limited (Avenir LNG) to …

The White House is floating the idea of a 30-day exemption of the more than century old Jones Act which requires American-flagged, built and crewed ships to transport goods between …

The war in the Middle East is creating the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market, states the International Energy Agency in its latest Oil Market …

The ongoing Middle East conflict continues to affect global supply chains, supporting higher freight rates in the short term, reports Drewry shipping consultancy, which expects spot rates on the container …

“Around 20,000 seafarers on vessels operating in the Middle East are facing a dangerous and highly uncertain security situation as the conflict in the region continues,” today indicated World Shipping …

LOGISTEC, a leading North American marine terminal and logistics services provider announced the acquisition of Travero’s Logistics Park Dubuque (“LPD”) a multi-purpose marine terminal located in East Dubuque, Illinois on …

The Port of Vancouver announces it handled record cargo volumes last year including exports, as terminals and supply chain partners enabled Canadian businesses to connect with overseas customers and grew …

For the first time, scientists have stated with statistical confidence that global warming is accelerating, not merely continuing at a steady pace. According to a new study released by the …

Women still remain vastly underrepresented across the maritime industry, from crews onboard to leadership roles ashore, according to a hard-hitting industry report. The latest Women in Maritime survey, published jointly …

Imports at major U.S. container ports are expected to remain below last year’s levels for the first half of 2026 amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, but it is too soon to …

American Bureau of Shipping, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HD HSHI) signed a joint development project (JDP) for the “Conceptual Design …

Photo by SLP Tennessee-based IMC Logistics, a national leader in landside logistics, announced plans to open a marine drayage operation in Toronto in 2026. The new location marks IMC’s first …

A new report underlines the extent to which Canada is lagging far behind its major trading partners in incentivizing shore power connections that reduce local air pollution and harmful greenhouse …

Photo by SLP The Laurentian Pilotage Authority announces a change in its name to become St. Lawrence Pilotage to better reflect its identity. It is accompanied by a new logo …

Algoma Central Corporation today released its results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting that robust momentum continued through resilient performance and strategic fleet growth across global and domestic …

Washington – Today, the 2026 Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast Reception is being celebrated in Washington D.C. at the Cannon House Office Building, creating the perfect opportunity for the Chamber …

Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, has announced the launch of calls for proposals for both the $5 billion Trade Diversification …

Homewood, Illinois – CN today launched its America250 celebrations with the unveiling of two commemorative locomotives in tribute to the United States’ 250th anniversary of its independence. Together, the two …

Toronto – Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (POABI) have signed a new agreement to foster opportunities for trade, collaboration, investment and long-term partnership between Manitoba’s Port …

The World Shipping Council today welcomed the European Commission’s focus on strengthening port security and advancing maritime decarbonisation in its EU Ports Strategy and Maritime Industrial Strategy. On security, WSC …

Canadian Pacific Kansas City said today it has broken its February monthly record for transporting Canadian grain and grain products, moving 2.232 million metric tonnes (MMT) in February 2026. This …

The Center for Biological Diversity has sharply criticized an announcement by the Trump administration of plans to revoke vessel speed restrictions on the Atlantic coast that protect whales, including the …

By Michael Grey* Amid all the talk about autonomy and artificial intelligence offering a wonderful future for the marine industry, it is sometimes hard to remember that a crew of …

Cambridge Bay – West Kitikmeot Resources Corp. (WKR) announces that it has filed the Impact Statement for the Grays Bay Road and Port Project with the Nunavut Impact Review Board …

Jason Card, Senior Director of Communications of the Chamber of Marine Commerce, has issued a statement urging the federal government to include marine shipping in its proposed subsidy that presently …

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario Algoma Central Corporation (“Algoma” or “the Company”) (TSX: ALC), a leading provider of marine transportation services, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire …

In a year that saw the completion of $247M in transformational infrastructure investments at its west side container terminal, Port Saint John is recording 2025 as a banner year for …

Throughput in the port of Rotterdam fell by 1.7% in 2025 to 428.4 million tons., Europe’s largest port reported. The largest decline of 6.5% occurred in the dry bulk segment. …

Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, forecasts “continued strong market conditions for crude tankers in 2026 and 2027 despite some weakening in 2027. On the other hand, we forecast …

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 1% to $1,899 per 40ft container for the seventh consecutive week due to a decrease in rates on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade …

The leadership team behind the formation of Greenland Energy Company (“Greenland”) announced that a strategic logistics agreement has been concluded with Desgagnés, a leading Canadian maritime industry enterprise based in …

A clear and supportive legislative framework is critical to enabling Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) and unlocking timely investment across the ship and LCO₂ offloading value chain, according to …

The Port of Halifax has released annual statistics which show a 10.4% decline in total traffic and a marginal drop in container cargo in 2025. Global geopolitical pressures, shipping alliance …

Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) has partnered with Canadian shipping company Fednav to examine the operational requirements that would be necessary to support year-round shipping from the Port of Churchill. The …

Toronto – Fastfrate Group, one of Canada’s largest privately held transportation and supply chain providers, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Omnitrans Inc., a leading …

The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety …

In 2025, the Port of Trois-Rivières handled 2.6 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo, supporting both regional and international trade flows. Traffic consisted of 1.9 MMT of dry bulk, 198,200 …

The Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA) hereby advises industry stakeholders that its Cornwall Head Office will relocate effective March 2, 2026. After more than three decades at its current location, …

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are marking the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), a landmark treaty …

New figures from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) show 2025’s record new capacity installed was driven by accelerated growth across Asia. India set a new national record of 6.3 …

By Leo Ryan, Editor Within a few hours after the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump had overstepped his authority by imposing sweeping global tariffs on so-called Liberation Day last …

The opening of the 2026 navigation season has been scheduled to take place on the following date and time: Montreal / Lake Ontario Section: March 22, 2026 – 0800 hours …

The Port of Los Angeles processed 812,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in January, a decrease of 12% compared to last year’s cargo levels. “There are several factors at play,” Port …

Winnipeg – The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), alongside partners including the Manitoba government, the Major …

Hamilton, ON — Hanwha Ocean, one of the “big three” shipbuilders in South Korea, and Ontario Shipyards have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate the return of …

North Vancouver locals might be surprised to spot the familiar Seaspan Careen floating drydock absent from its usual location near the Burrard pier and instead being lifted onto a gigantic …

In 2026, the Port of Montreal is getting ready to welcome 50,000 passenger days aboard 17 ships from 15 different cruise lines, from the smallest – Ponant’s Bellot (184 passengers) …

The International Maritime Organization‘s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response held its 13th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 9 to 13 February 2026.The Sub-Committee agreed to the draft …