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The Arctic Ocean Basin – is it really Putin’s playground?

by CanadianSailings | June 10, 2019 | Gateways and Corridors, Government and Regulation, Joseph Spears, Ocean, Other, Safety and Security, Top Stories | 0 Comments

By K. Joseph Spears During the long running Cold War, the Arctic Ocean Basin had strategic military significance: The airspace was potentially important for overflights of strategic bombers and...

Port of Hamilton’s Westport Modernization Project

by CanadianSailings | June 10, 2019 | Corporate events & profiles, Other, Ports and Terminals, St. Lawrence, Seaway and Great Lakes, Top Stories | 0 Comments

In 2018, Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced an investment of $17.7 million in the Port of Hamilton from the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF). The Federal investment will be matched by the...

Railways bolster cold chain segments

by CanadianSailings | June 10, 2019 | Keith Norbury, Other, Rail, Supply Chain and Logistics, Top Stories | 0 Comments

By Keith Norbury Canada’s two major railways are embarking on some cool endeavours to build their refrigerated and temperature-controlled cargo business. For instance, the larger of the two,...

Verifying cold-chain integrity among blockchain’s promises

by CanadianSailings | June 10, 2019 | Business and Economy, Keith Norbury, Other, Supply Chain and Logistics, Top Stories | 0 Comments

By Keith Norbury Blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has the potential to revolutionize the transportation of refrigerated and temperature-controlled cargos. Its...

June 10, 2019

The Game of Shipping

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By Guy M. Tombs “An old military adage has it that amateurs concern themselves with tactics, but professionals worry about logistics.” So says Richard Fidler

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June 10, 2019

Proceedings of the Arctic Shipping Summit held in Montreal

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By Brian Dunn Coordinating the aims of the various stakeholders in Arctic development is a daunting task which needs to be clarified, while competition will

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June 10, 2019

Does Canada have a strategic plan to enhance its fleet of icebreakers?

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By K. Joseph Spears Since Canada is an Arctic nation, there is a strong requirement for icebreaker capability in our Arctic waters. The Canadian Coast

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June 10, 2019

Canada’s Arctic Policy—the search continues

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By Joe Spears In an April 2016 article, Breaking Bread and the Ice in Washington, I examined Canada’s evolving Arctic policy under the then new

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June 10, 2019

Sustainable Thinking Guides Port of Hamilton Actions

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Hamilton Port Authority has released its second annual sustainability report. The report reflects HPA’s commitment to transparency and explores what the port does, how it

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June 10, 2019

Africa perishables – can Canadian exporters learn from the trade on another continent?

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By Sam Whelan Rapid population growth, fast-developing economies and a booming global market for fresh ﬂowers, fruits and vegetables has made Africa a very attractive

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June 10, 2019

U.S. perishables exporters eye a better crop, but trade barriers may give them the pip

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By Ian Putzger Eager to put a disappointing 2018 harvest behind them, U.S. produce shippers are preparing for a strong crop this year – but

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CN maximizing the use of rail into Port of Prince Rupert, and reports record grain shipments in April

by CanadianSailings | Jun 10, 2019

The first train of thermal coal from Coalspur’s Vista Mine in Hinton, Alberta has shipped to Ridley Terminals. CN is also delivering the first unit train of propane from Alberta for export via the new AltaGas Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal. “I’m very proud to...

Vancouver port dispute with container terminal tenant over capacity expansion

by CanadianSailings | Jun 10, 2019

By R. Bruce Striegler Volumes of containers handled at the port of Vancouver’s terminals have grown substantially through past decades, increasing at an average rate of ten percent annually since 1995. Projections of growth up to the year 2040 are now predicted at...

Paul Pathy on the ups and downs of business, and the frustration and loss to the economy of operating without sufficient icebreaker support

by CanadianSailings | Jun 10, 2019

By Brian Dunn As it celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, Fednav is showing its appreciation for the support it has received from the Montreal business community, by naming its two new Lakers Federal Montreal and Federal St. Laurent. It’s the first time Fednav...

Canada and China: two nations claiming sovereignty over disputed ocean space

by CanadianSailings | Jun 10, 2019

By K. Joseph Spears What is old is new again. United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the recent ministers meeting at the Arctic Council in Helsinki, Finland, talked about Canada’s claim to the Northwest Passage, and stated: “We recognize that Russia is not...

Energy and Telecommunication Innovation at the Port of Hamilton

by CanadianSailings | Jun 10, 2019

Port tenant Collective Arts Brewing is a craft brewery that aims to fuse the creativity of craft beer with the inspired talents of emerging artists and musicians. As Collective Arts’ reputation and sales continue to rise, the need for mission-critical energy and...

Brand new container ships enhance Halifax reefer trade

by CanadianSailings | Jun 10, 2019

By Keith Norbury Tropical Shipping expects to debut a second brand-new container ship on its Halifax run by this July to transport fresh and frozen foods and other products to the Caribbean. “It may even be earlier, but we’re going public with saying early July,” said...