by CanadianSailings | Nov 8, 2020 | Featured, Other, Ports and Terminals
As an innovation hub at the core of a rapidly evolving marine industry, the Port of Montreal prides itself on being forward-looking. “We are always on the lookout for innovative solutions to meet logistics challenges, protect the environment and gain efficiency in all...
by CanadianSailings | Nov 8, 2020 | Brian Dunn, Ports and Terminals, Top Stories
By Brian Dunn During a speech to the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations last December, Sylvie Vachon, President and CEO, Montreal Port Authority, reamed off one impressive figure after another related to the port’s activities and importance to the local economy....
by CanadianSailings | Sep 30, 2020 | Business and Economy, Gateways and Corridors, Ports and Terminals
Robust investment in gateway and terminal infrastructure signals confidence in the Port of Vancouver Ongoing infrastructure investment and delivery is critical to maintaining fluidity and growing capacity in the Asia-Pacific gateway. Despite recent and ongoing...
by CanadianSailings | Sep 30, 2020 | Keith Norbury, Ocean, Other, Ports and Terminals
By Keith Norbury The COVID-19 pandemic reduced cargo volumes at container terminals on both western and eastern ports of Canada this spring and summer. The good news is that terminal operators contacted by Canadian Sailings have reported no serious cases of COVID-19...
by CanadianSailings | Sep 30, 2020 | Gateways and Corridors, Other, Ports and Terminals
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has been leading the way in the implementation of new digital supply chain technologies and increased efficiencies at existing facilities. In addition to building new road and rail projects, as well as terminal and facility...
by CanadianSailings | Sep 30, 2020 | Ocean, Other, Ports and Terminals
On September 10, the largest containerized cargo vessel to call at a Canadian port arrived at the port of Halifax. CMA CGM Brazil, 366 meters in length, a beam of 51 meters, and capacity of 15,072 TEUs, berthed at PSA Halifax. CMA CGM Brazil sails on the weekly...
