Maritime Magazine

CLEVELAND – Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes increased 4.5 percent from June of last year to 5.1 million tons, reports the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). Shipments were …

Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (The Decarb Hub) has called for a standardised approach to the design and assessment of Safe Havens on ammonia-fuelled vessels, highlighting that inconsistent interpretations of …

CN today announced that it is supporting the development of more than 300 customer development projects across its North American network, reinforcing its role in strengthening supply chains and powering …

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, decreased 3% to $4,255 per 40ft container, driven by a decline in rates on Asia–Europe and Transpacific …

The Port of Cleveland and Milo Harbour Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to initiate a new cross-lake truck ferry service between Northeast Ohio and Southern Ontario. Expected …

North Vancouver – Seaspan Energy announced today it has completed its 150th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering less than two years after launching operations and is now ranked seventh globally by LNG …

The Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping, Thomas A. Kazakos, has issued a statement deploring the unacceptable dangers facing “seafarers who make global trade possible.” “Today marks five …

CSL has announced the delivery of MV Wontanara, the first of five state-of-the-art transhipment shuttle vessels (TSVs) commissioned to service the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, one of the …

French logistics and shipping giant CMA CGM Group and infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak today announced the completion of the formation of UNITED PORTS LLC, following receipt of all required regulatory …

Hike Metal Products Limited, headquartered in Wheatley, Ontario has signed a Technology Licensing Agreement with UK-based HydroSurv. The partnership will see Hike Metal manufacture, market and support HydroSurv’s entire portfolio …

The first round of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 community investment program was launched Monday by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, with Delta organizations invited to apply for funding to …

Washington — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency transmitted two additional California waivers to Congress, including the Ocean-Going Vessels At Berth and Commercial Harbor Craft waivers. For 50 years, the precedent …

Bharat Forge Limited, through its Aerospace Division, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FLYING WHALES, a French-Canadian global pioneer in heavy-lift airship technology, to jointly develop, manufacture and …

The Port of Barcelona closed the first half of 2026 with a positive trend in the main traffic indicators, confirming its ability to adapt to a complex global context. During …

Total throughput at Europe’s largest maritime gateway rose by 0.4% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The total reached 212.0 million tonnes. The …

Dubai – DP World announced it has reached an agreement in principle with the Fujairah Ports Authority under a 50-year concession to develop two new terminals in the Gulf of …

Madrid – Steven MacKinnon, Canada’s Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, was in Europe this week to sign a multi-port, multi-jurisdiction Green Shipping …

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, decreased 4% to $4,374 per 40ft container, due to a decline in rates on Asia–Europe and Transpacific …

Dubai – DP World announced it has reached an agreement in principle with the Fujairah Ports Authority under a 50-year concession to develop two new terminals in the Gulf of …

CN and Union Pacific have announced the signing of a binding Memorandum of Understanding that will strengthen rail service across North America, improving both railroads’ ability to serve customers. The …

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today joined leaders from California’s Port of Long Beach to celebrate a new partnership focused on exploring small modular reactor (SMR) technology. …

Seoul – ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) for a concept design for a nuclear-powered 15,000 TEU containership developed in collaboration with the Korea Research Institute of Ships and …

The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec announced a total of $910,309 in investments in the Port de Havre-Saint-Pierre to modernize and optimize the Portail Pélagie-Cormier, a key …

Davie today announced the formation of Davie Autonomous Inc., an Ontario-based company that will manufacture and integrate uncrewed and autonomous maritime vehicles and systems in Canada. Davie Autonomous will initially …

In its latest update, the Canadian Coast Guard reports that dismantling has begun of the wrecked containership MSC Baltic lll grounded since February 15, 2025 in a remove cove off …

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority announced it is looking for an operator for its Fraser Wharves terminal site in Richmond, as part of work to expand trade capacity at the …

Ottawa – Calian Group Ltd., a consultancy focused on defence, space, healthcare and other strategic infrastructure sectors, has launched Canada’s first integrated Canadian Arctic Maritime Security Consortium (CAMSC). It brings …

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, fell 2% to $4,547 per 40ft container last week. The decrease indicates that the strong upwards momentum …

By Michael Grey* There is an open season on merchant mariners at present, and not in a nice way, with the warring parties around the Strait of Hormuz accompanying their …

Winnipeg – Prairie grain is to move as of today on the Hudson Bay Railway to the Port of Churchill, marking the first grain movement through the northern corridor since …

Ports of Indiana has been awarded a $25 million federal “BUILD” grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support a $32 million expansion of its Jeffersonville port. This grant …

Delta, BC – Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, today announced the referral of the Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy (Gateway …

During the first six months of 2026, the Port of Montreal handled 17.7 million tonnes of cargo, an increase of 2% compared with the same period in 2025. This positive …

Reykjavík – Air quality measurements recorded during visits of cruise ships – such as the Viking Mars and Sky Princess – to the port of Sundahöfn, in Reykjavík, Iceland, show …

CMA CGM has announced the launch of KORA EXPRESS, a new direct service designed to accelerate the supply chain between Northern Europe and West Africa’s most dynamic markets. The first …

The Imagine Marine Conference returns for its third year September 22–23 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa, bringing together industry leaders, government, educators, and workforce partners from across Canada. Hosted …

According to Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO, global grain shipments have increased 13% y/y so far this year, supported by strong wheat, maize and soya bean exports from …

In a Truth Social post today, President Donald Trump abandoned his proposal first aired Monday for the United States to charge a 20% transit fee for providing security for cargo …

Halifax – The PIER has welcomed the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA) as its newest ecosystem member, further strengthening its global network of ports, technology companies, supply chain partners, researchers …

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has selected TerraMarine as the preferred proponent for the landmass and wharf component of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, marking an important milestone in …

Vancouver – SAAM Towage has obtained the international Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) certification for its electric tugboat CDG, which operates in Canada. The certification, granted by Lloyd’s Register, confirms compliance …

In a Truth Social post today, President Donald Trump announced a drastic new plan reinstating the blockade of Iranian shipping, assuming seemingly unprecedented control over the Strait of Hormuz and …

Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) – the UN agency that regulates global shipping – have called for an immediate end to ongoing attacks on ships and seafarers …

North Vancouver – The Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) has filed a judicial review to overturn the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s (VFPA) permit allowing the VFPA to dredge tsa-ah-nah (Second Narrows area) …

The St. Lawrence Economic Development Council (Sodes) announces the appointment of Julien Fouquet-Asselin as Director of Content and Strategic Initiatives, effective July 2. This appointment is part of Sodes’ commitment …

Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO reports that so far this year, crude tanker newbuilding contracting has reached 60m deadweight tonnes (DWT) across 234 ships, driven by a surge …

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, rose 2% to reach $4,639 per 40ft container. This climb, largely driven by higher rates on the …

ST. CATHARINES — Premier Doug Ford today announced that the Ontario government is investing over $90 million through the Ontario Shipbuilding Grant Program (OSGP) to increase capacity in the province’s …

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez today urged shipping lines to avoid transiting the Strait of Hormuz after the United States on Tuesday launched a new series of strikes against Iranian military …

Import volume at majorUS container ports is forecast to hit a new all-time record this month, driven by retailers stocking up ahead of expected tariff increases, according to the Global …