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Berth productivity — broadly defined as the container moves a terminal achieves while a vessel is alongside — is emerging as one of the key yardsticks for port performance in …

Berthing in shipping is a critical stage in maritime logistics. A berth, where cargo is transferred, helps set the pace for the entire supply chain. As shipping accounts for 80 …

This year’s Canadian Seapower conference once again brought together senior leaders from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the Canadian Coast Guard, northern governance bodies, academia, and the defence industry to …

As an example case of vessels whose wait times were reduced in comparing the historic to the SOP result, we looked at three trips conducted by a single vessel (“The …

Critical undersea infrastructure – subsea cables, pipelines, data links, and energy connectors – has become one of the most essential yet vulnerable layers of the modern global system. More than …

After nearly two years of disruption, the Suez Canal is once again welcoming large vessels. While the canal was never officially closed, the impact of the last two years felt …

Sanctions enforcement and environmental protection As criminal activities such as smuggling, transshipment of embargoed goods, and the ongoing practice of trade with sanctioned countries continue, dark vessel detection technology has …

After decades of negotiation, the United Nations’ High Seas Treaty has finally become a reality. First adopted in 2023, the agreement reached a historic milestone when the required 60 countries …

It has been 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald vanished beneath the waves of Lake Superior. This event not only shocked the Great Lakes shipping community but also exposed profound …

The term AIS (Automatic Identification System) is now central to modern maritime operations. Whether you are a ship owner, port authority, or terminal operator, understanding how AIS works is of …

In an era where global trade hinges on the smooth and safe operation of maritime activities, the importance of maritime safety cannot be overstated. As the industry navigates the challenges …

Canada’s Prime Minister Carney recently announced a commitment to trade diversification through port infrastructure. The announcement specifically pointed to the redevelopment of the Port of Churchill, Manitoba, and the potential …

Le français suit MONTRÉAL, Sept. 10, 2025 /CNW/ – Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), a Maritime AI company, is excited to announce it has been awarded a contract through the …

Source: Canadian Coast Guard In September 2025, the Dutch-flagged cargo vessel MV Thamesborg grounded in the Franklin Strait while transiting Canada’s Northwest Passage. Although the incident did not result in …

On March 23, 2021, the container ship Ever Given wedged itself across the Suez Canal, blocking one of the world’s busiest maritime arteries for nearly a week. More than 300 …

The maritime industry is entering a new era—one driven by data, AI and collaboration. During a recent Capital Link webinar, “Smarter Shipping with OCIANA: Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Sustainability,” experts …