by CanadianSailings | Jun 11, 2013 | Government and Regulation, Rail
Delivering on a previous promise, the Harper government passed the Fair Rail Freight Service Act Bill by the House of Commons on May 30. Once adopted, the Act will encourage shippers and railways to negotiate service agreements. If these negotiations are not...
by CanadianSailings | Jun 11, 2013 | Corporate events & profiles, Gateways and Corridors, Ocean, Ports and Terminals
Quebec Port Authority (QPA) has entrusted the development of a sustainable development strategy to Johanne Gélinas of the firm Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton. Gélinas has previously held the position of Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development at the...
by CanadianSailings | Jun 11, 2013 | Corporate events & profiles, Other, Ports and Terminals
Prince Rupert and Region Music Society is the latest beneficiary of Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Community Investment Fund. Following a nautical anthem performed by 40 band students, Don Krusel, President and CEO of Prince Rupert Port Authority announced the...
by CanadianSailings | Jun 11, 2013 | Corporate events & profiles, Ocean, Ocean Carriers, Other, St. Lawrence, Seaway and Great Lakes
Fednav Limited, the largest international maritime bulk carrier in Canada, announced the addition of six new vessels to its fleet. Ordered with Sumitomo Corporation and Oshima Shipyard, the environmentally advanced vessels will be built in Japan and will add...
by CanadianSailings | Jun 11, 2013 | Business and Economy, Other, Supply Chain and Logistics
Exports edge down after three months of solid gains – Exports edged down in April, falling 0.2 per cent mainly because of declining prices, while export volumes actually rose by 0.7 per cent a helpful boost that leaves Canada well-positioned for growth. Overall,...
