by Canadian Sailings 2023 | Sep 27, 2017 | Business and Economy, Other, Ports and Terminals
World-class environmental programs are critical in realizing the port authority’s vision “to be the world’s most sustainable port.” Contributing to a healthy environment in the Vancouver-area gateway is contingent upon promoting and implementing responsible industry...
by Canadian Sailings 2023 | Sep 27, 2017 | Business and Economy, Other, Ports and Terminals
Demonstrating its economic resilience as Canada’s most diversified port, the Port of Vancouver’s volume remained steady at 136 million metric tonnes (MMT), a slight decrease of two per cent during the global economic downturn of 2016. Sectors that experienced declines...
by Canadian Sailings 2023 | Sep 27, 2017 | Other, Ports and Terminals
Jean-Philippe Paquin has occupied his new position as of August 14. Holder of an MBA from the University of Columbia (NY), Mr. Paquin graduated with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Montreal’s École Polytechnique. Previously, Mr. Paquin was a senior advisor...
by Canadian Sailings 2023 | Sep 27, 2017 | Business and Economy, Ocean, Ocean Carriers, Other, Supply Chain and Logistics
Iridium Communications Inc. announced that two key milestones along the path to becoming the second recognized provider of Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) services have been reached. During its 98th session this past June, the International Maritime...
by Canadian Sailings 2023 | Sep 27, 2017 | Business and Economy, Other, St. Lawrence, Seaway and Great Lakes
Algoma Central Corporation announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. Second quarter highlights include: • Total revenues of $123.9 million, up 25.1 per cent over the same period of 2016. • Total net earnings more than doubled from $13.3 million to...
