by CanadianSailings | Apr 30, 2012 | Business and Economy, Environment, Government and Regulation
Transport Canada and Green Marine have signed a memorandum of cooperation to enhance environmental protection and performance in the marine shipping sector. The agreement was announced to members of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council at its annual meeting in Ottawa....
by CanadianSailings | Apr 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
According to Statistics Canada, Canadian rail freight traffic from both domestic and international operations rose 13.1 per cent from February 2011 to 25.4 million tonnes in February 2012. On the domestic front, the industry’s core transportation systems,...
by CanadianSailings | Apr 30, 2012 | Corporate events & profiles
Michel M. Lessard, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced the appointment by the City of Montreal of Claude J. Melançon as Director of Montreal Port Authority, effective March 24, 2012 through to March 23, 2015. M. Melançon...
by CanadianSailings | Apr 30, 2012 | Corporate events & profiles
China Shipping (Canada) Agency (CSCA) announced that, effective April 1, 2012, Helen Xia has taken over as President of the agency from Capt. Zhao YingTao, who will move on to a new challenge within the China Shipping Group in Shanghai. Ms. Xia will step in to this...
by CanadianSailings | Apr 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Tanks destined for Russia began loading onto the M.V. Saimaagracht at the port of Belledune. Maritime Welding won in April 2011 a contract to build 10 large stainless steel tanks built in two pieces each with additional piping. “Getting this project in the Chaleur...
