Environmental Navigation and Ocean Governance
Canada’s economic prosperity depends on the marine transportation of exports to world markets. This can only be done by ships. […]
Rail Transportation Liability
Rail transportation liability is necessary because the rail network is an integral part of Canada’s economic engine and the confidence
Maritime Leisure Transport Sector
The maritime leisure transport sector in British Columbia, Canada is at a cross road. Canada’s port and ocean transport industry
British Columbia Cruise Industry Cluster
The British Columbia cruise industry cluster was the focus of this April 2014 of BC Shipping News article. It introduced the concept
Economic Impact of a Port Trucking Strike
For those engaged in international trade development, the topic of the economic impact of a port trucking strike quickly arises
Port Trucking Crisis
There is a “port trucking crisis in North America” writes Phil Davies of Davies Transportation Consulting. The February 2014 action by port
Port of Vancouver Logistics Sector
The Port of Vancouver logistics sector has been key to maintaining the port’s lead as Canada’s predominate container gateway and
Economic & Business Outlook Brightens for 2014
BC Shipping News teamed up with Wave Point Consulting to undertake the first annual Surface Transportation Annual Review (STAR) survey. Respondents were asked
Marine Domain Awareness
Marine Domain Awareness (MDA) is an essential and underlying foundation of ocean management and increasingly, the regulation of shipping in
Transportation
Surface Transportation Annual Review 2014
Does the surface transportation and logistics system that supports international trade and maritime commerce deliver the performance you expect? The
Rail, Transportation
Record Grain Movement in Canada
Record grain movement in Canada was projected for the 2013-14 crop year. Grain is a staple of the Canadian freight
Arctic Shipping, Dry Bulk Shipping
The Mary River Project Would Have an Impact on Arctic Shipping
The Mary River Project would have an impact on Arctic freight shipping. Much of Canada’s policy attention has focused on