Maritime Magazine

German carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced pricing adjustments on shipments to North America effective July 15. They encompass a new General Rate Increase (GRI), revised ocean tariff rates and higher Booking …

Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. today announced that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Kanata Clean Power & Climate Technologies Corp. regarding the proposed development of Kanata …

The Board of Directors of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has appointed Jeremy Dunn as the organization’s new CEO, effective July 7, 2026. Mr. Dunn brings more than two …

CSL and Adbri announce the delivery of MVYampu, the world’s first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier. The vessel was officially delivered at Jiangjiang Nanyang Shipyard on June 5, 2026, and has …

A U.S.-Iran agreement jointly announced Sunday to end months of conflict in the Persian Gulf has been welcomed by maritime organizations, though they cautioned that important security and operational questions …

Halifax – Irving Shipbuilding laid the keel last Friday for the first River-class destroyer (RCD), the future HMCS Fraser, and recognized significant milestones from this past year, including the delivery …

WELLESLEY, MA, NEW YORK, and MONTRÉAL- Enstructure, one of North America’s leading terminal and logistics companies, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the …

In its latest Global Trade Update, an UNCTAD report shows how rising demand for critical energy transition minerals is reshaping global trade. These minerals, including lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and …

Unifor, Canada’s largest union in the federally regulated private sector (FRPS), is appalled by the recommendations issued in a recent report by the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, which …

Green Marine concluded its annual GreenTech conference in Quebec City on June 11th after two-and-a-half days of keenly discussing everything from expanding decarbonization to leveraging a smaller port’s resources to …

Quebec City – Desgagnés today announced the addition of another vessel to its fleet. Acquired from its long-standing German business partner, Briese Schiffahrts–also known for its commercial division, BBC Chartering–this …

From left to right: David Bolduc, Green Marine International; Olga Farman, Port of Québec; Deputy Mayor Catherine Vallières-Roland, Québec City; and Grand Chef Pierre Picard, Wendat Nation. (Photo by Amelieshoots) …

Alcoa and the Trois Rivières Port Authority (TRPA) officially inaugurated Alcoa’s new facilities at Wharf 17, marking an important milestone in the long-standing collaboration between the two organizations. These modernized …

When things break on board ships, the natural inclination of seafarers is to “work around” the problem, seek alternatives and use their training and initiative to restore the situation. It …

Quebec City – Green Marine today released its 2025 Performance Report, which provides an unprecedented overview of the environmental progress made by more than 170 ship owners, ports, terminals, and …

Swiss marine power company WinGD has reached a landmark moment in the development of zero-carbon marine fuels with the successful sea trials and delivery of ANTWERPEN, to Belgian gas shipowner …

Seward, Alaska — Royal Caribbean Group, a global vacation leader, recently commemorated the opening of the Dale R. and Carol Ann Lindsey Alaska Railroad Terminal with partners Alaska Railroad, The …

Montreal-based Ray-Mont Logistics has begun construction of a new export-focused transloading facility at the Port of Mobile, Alabama – thereby spreading its footprint in North America. It will represent Ray-Mont’s …

Citing prevailing market conditions, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is raising additional transit surcharges for most vessel classes from July 15, reports the Splash847.com shipping news platform. This will increase …

As the federal government concluded consultations on potential reforms to the Canada Labour Code, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on Ottawa to prioritize supply chain stability, …

St. Lawrence Ship Operators convened a roundtable discussion on June 3 at the residence of the U.S. Consul General in Québec City, bringing together U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra …

Ottawa – The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, today announced Canada will host the 12th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) Spring 2027, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Drawing on commitments made …

To mark World Ocean Day on 8 June, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is calling on its 176 Member States and the global shipping industry to step up implementation of …

Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to see a skewed year-over-year bump again this month in anticipation of more tariffs and rising fuel prices but then remain …

CN announced today it has entered into a transportation agreement with BHP to support the movement of potash from the Jansen Potash Mine in Saskatchewan to export terminals on Canada’s …

The Board of Directors of Port of Antwerp-Bruges has appointed Rob Smeets as CEO of the Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority for a six-year term. He succeeds Jacques Vandermeiren, who announced on …

Aecon Group Inc. and Arctic Gateway Group, an Indigenous and community-owned business, announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a collaboration framework to explore strengthening Canada’s northern …

Since it began operating in August 2023, the Ukrainian maritime corridor has transported 200 million tons of cargo, of which 118 million tons is Ukrainian grain, Deputy Prime Minister for …

Transform the industrial and port area into an innovative industrial campus, integrated into its natural environment and capable of driving economic diversification in the region, across Quebec and throughout Canada: …

2026 data shows that the methane decarbonisation pathway is moving forward. This is despite geopolitical disruption and regulatory uncertainty, says industry coalition SEA-LNG. The latest data shows that LNG bunkering …

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, surged 23% to $3,433 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade …

At its annual public meeting yesterday, the Port of Québec described 2025 as a year of major advances, sustained performance, and renewed commitment to the community while announcing a cargo …

CSL took delivery on May 29 of MV CSL Kuleana from YAMIC Shipyard, marking the latest milestone in the renewal of the CSL International Pool fleet. The vessel has now …

Total cargo volume on the St. Lawrence Seaway to the end May amounted to 8.06 million tonnes, 3.3% lower than the corresponding period of 2025, according to statistics released by …

According to Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, dirty tanker exports in May from the Americas reached 14.5 million barrels per day (mbpd), up from the previous record of …

Singapore – Seaspan Corporation, a global leader in maritime asset ownership and management, and Hapag-Lloyd, a leading container liner, today announced the successful completion of the first of the five …

Governor Greg Abbott on Monday delivered remarks and participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on a $1 billion modernization of Davie Defense’s Gulf Copper Shipyards’ Coast Guard icebreaker production facilities in …

The CMA CGM Group marks the maiden call of the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME in Singapore, a new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessel and the largest containership currently operating under …

QSL announces its admission to the Platinum Club of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, the highest level of distinction within the Deloitte‑led recognition program. This designation is reserved for Canadian companies …

SIU Canada President Chris Given has sent a letter to a wide range of marine sector stakeholders across the country, including government officials, companies, industry partners and other labour organizations …

The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (2010 HNS Convention) is set to enter into force …

The latest installations of wind propulsion technology on large commercial vessels have pushed the global fleet of cargo ships capable of harnessing wind energy beyond the 100-vessel milestone, representing over …

Ottawa – Davie yesterday celebrated the ceremonial coin placement for Polar Max in Helsinki and marked the occasion with a parallel ceremony in Ottawa, underscoring another important milestone in the …

Seattle – The Marine Exchange of Puget Sound and Wärtsilä Voyage Canada have announced a three-year partnership to deploy the PortLink Digital Maritime Information Exchange Platform across the Puget Sound …

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased 3% to $2,800 per 40ft container due to rate increases on the Asia–Europe and Transpacific trade routes. On the Asia–Europe trade route, spot …

The transition to cleaner shipping took a major step forward as the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commission approved a first–of-its kind $1 million incentive to support commercial scale methanol …

Ottawa – Québec-based Davie and UK-based Kraken Technology Group today announced a strategic collaboration to establish Canadian production, integration and development of Kraken’s market-leading autonomous solutions. Davie will provide Canadian …

Vancouver – Defense Metals Corp. today announced that it has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Hanwha Ocean Co. Ltd and its affiliate Hanwha Corporation, signed on May …

Battery electric container trucks are now operating at the Port of Vancouver as part of a pilot program promoting the adoption of alternative fuels and technologies. The Electric Container Trucking …

The Ontario Marine Council met with the Government of Ontario yesterday as part of its annual “Queens Park Day,” which included engagement with Premier Ford and multiple ministers to advance …