by CanadianSailings | Jul 4, 2016 | Business and Economy, Ocean, Other
By Gavin van Marle Trade prospects for Latin America are looking distinctly dim this year, according to a recent Maersk Line trade report. East coast volumes are predicted to shrink as major economies continue to struggle with recession, while west coast export...
by CanadianSailings | Jul 4, 2016 | Other
Anik Trudel was elected by her peers as Chair of the Board of Directors of Montreal Port Authority (MPA). Her appointment took effect following MPA’s annual meeting held on May 13. She succeeds Michel Lessard, who is retiring after nine years of loyal service, the...
by CanadianSailings | Jul 4, 2016 | Business and Economy, Other
By Peter G Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist Say it isn’t so! We’ve heard the dreaded ‘P’ word enough in the past to be beyond this. Globalization has long since proven its worth, opening up new markets, and bringing efficiencies that make everyone better off....
by CanadianSailings | Jul 4, 2016 | Other
Terence Bowles, President and CEO of The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced that Guy Yelle, Vice President, Operations, will be retiring in June after an exemplary career spanning 30 years at the Seaway.Succeeding Guy Yelle as Vice President,...
by CanadianSailings | Jul 4, 2016 | Other, St. Lawrence, Seaway and Great Lakes
Seaway year-to-date shipments (March 21 to May 31) reached 6.5 million tonnes, down 4 per cent (282,000 tonnes) compared to the same period last year, due mainly to tonnage decreases in iron ore and imported steel. Despite the overall drop, “There are certainly some...
