CANADA'S FIRST VOICE IN OCEAN SHIPPING - The Shipping Federation of Canada, incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1903, is the national association that represents the owners, operators and agents of ocean ships that carry Canada's exports and imports to and from world markets. The Federation's key activities are to provide advocacy for the ocean shipping industry; develop compliance tools and advice for member companies; provide expertise to support safe and efficient ship operations; and serve as an information resource for members and other stakeholders. The Federation's overall objective is to works towards a safe, efficient, competitive, environmentally sustainable and quality-oriented marine transportation system.
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🎉 For the past 65 years, the St. Lawrence Seaway has connected Canadian shippers to world markets via ocean-going "salties." It continues to be a vital artery of economic growth and international partnership. Happy birthday to the Seaway!
#HappyBirthdayStLawrenceSeaway 🎉 On June 26th, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the channel, with its first vessel being the icebreaker CCGS D’Iberville.🌊🚢⚓️ #alwaysresilient
⚓ We are a proud member of the National Seafarer Welfare Board and its commitment to ensuring the well-being of the seafarers who deliver Canada’s trade to and from world markets 365 days a year. The 2024 edition of Day of the Seafarer provides a perfect opportunity to recognize the dedication, resilience and hard work of this incredible workforce, and of their immense contribution to the global economy.
The Canadian National Seafarers’ Welfare Board is excited to announce its celebration of the International Day of the Seafarer 2024, an important international event dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of seafarers to the global economy and maritime industry. This year, the focus is on safety at sea, under the theme #SafetyTipsAtSea. Aligned with the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006), the Board, which consists of shipowners, seafarers' welfare and labour representatives, port representatives, and the government, is committed to the welfare and well-being of seafarers. To highlight the critical role of safety in the maritime sector, the Board encourages seafarers and all those in the maritime industry to share photos and safety tips from their working environments. By using the hashtag #SafetyTipsAtSea, we can all contribute to a global dialogue on safety practices while showcasing their indispensable role in maintaining a safe maritime workplace.
🎉 Today we celebrate the International Maritime Organization's International Day for Women in Maritime! A big thank you to our colleagues Karen Kancens, Kaity Arsoniadis, Miako Ushio, and Farah Ahmad for your leadership and expertise. 👇 For more information on International Day for Women in Maritime, see the IMO's website below. https://lnkd.in/dRR9XkbP
Our president Chris Hall had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation's Visitor Center at the Eisenhower Lock in Massena, NY. Congratulations to Adam Tindall-Schlicht and to the Seaway team!
🌊 Nous sommes très heureux de pouvoir assister aux Assises québécoises du secteur maritime aujourd'hui et demain ! Merci à la Société de développement économique du Saint-Laurent pour cet événement important, et félicitations à Julie Gascon, Gaétan Boivin, Mario Girard, et Mathieu St-Pierre pour un excellent panel d'introduction. Nous avons hâte d'entendre des autres conférenciers-ères au cours des deux prochains jours !
Renforcement du positionnement stratégique du Saint-Laurent et les pratiques à l'international, un panel présenté par QSL La réussite sur mesure / Tailor-Made Success Les organisations maritimes et logistiques du Québec ont fait preuve de résilience et d'adaptabilité face aux perturbations récentes. Des ralentissements de la production aux changements de comportement des consommateurs, en passant par les incertitudes persistantes telles que la pandémie de COVID-19 et le changement climatique, l'écosystème maritime québécois évolue. Pour maintenir l'efficacité et des chaînes d'approvisionnement fluides, une adaptation continue et une compréhension des besoins des parties prenantes sont cruciales. Lors de ce premier panel des Assises, nous discuterons des défis et des pistes de collaboration avec les gouvernements pour renforcer le positionnement stratégique du corridor du Saint-Laurent et des Grands Lacs aux côtés de Gaétan Boivin, président-directeur général du Port de Trois-Rivières, Julie Gascon, présidente-directrice générale du Port de Montréal, Mario Girard, président-directeur général du Port de Québec, et Mathieu St-Pierre, président-directeur général de la Société de développement économique du Saint-Laurent. La discussion se poursuit avec la conférence de M. Daan Schalck, président-directeur général de North Sea Port. Son expérience et ses perspectives enrichiront notre compréhension des enjeux actuels et des tendances à l'international de l'industrie maritime. La Société de développement économique du Saint-Laurent bénéficie une fois de plus du soutien de plusieurs partenaires, parmi lesquels figurent Desgagnés, en tant que partenaire présentateur officiel de l'événement, CGI, Corporation de Gestion de la Voie MaritimCorporation de Gestion de la Voie Maritime du Saint-Laurent, The CSL Group Inc., Fednav Limitée, Groupe Océan / Ocean Group, Groupe Somavrac, Logistec Corporation, Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec (MRIF), Novarium, Port de Montréal, Port de Québec, Port de Trois-Rivières, QSL La réussite sur mesure / Tailor-Made Success, Rio Tinto. Également, à l'Association des employeurs maritimes, au Comité sectoriel de main-d'oeuvre de l'industrie maritime, à Davie et à la Société Terminaux Montréal Gateway .
🤝 Our Annual Conference was a great opportunity to network with professionals from within the shipping industry and beyond! Thank you to everyone who came for your willingness to engage in enlightening and challenging discussions about the future of our industry. 🙏 Special thanks go to the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould and the Sharing Our Stories team for challenging attendees to think critically about our roles in furthering true reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, both as individuals and as an industry. 📸 Maurizio Solis
🚢 Some more photos from our Annual Conference this week! It was great to see so many people from our industry and to build new connections. 📸 Photo credit to Maurizio Solis Karen Kancens Miako Ushio Farah Ahmad Kaity Arsoniadis BA, LLB, LLM Michel Sawaya
🌊 Our Annual Conference, “Supply Chain Sea Change,” was a resounding success! Thank you to everyone who came for the dynamic exchanges, thought-provoking questions, and insights on how the shipping industry can build resiliency in this ever-changing economic and geo-political environment. We are excited for what the future holds for our evolving industry. 🙏 Heartfelt thanks go to the following people, without whom this day would not have been possible: 〰 To our distinguished speakers, Julie Gascon, Stephen Tapp, Joe Kramek, Frank Kehlskov Mortensen, Mark Hemmes, Sean Pierce, JJ Ruest, and Peter Xotta; 〰 To the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould for her inspiring keynote speech on the meaning of “True Reconciliation”; 〰 To Steve Bonspiel and the Sharing Our Stories team for their presentation on their work in preserving Indigenous culture; 〰 And to our generous sponsors: Administration de pilotage des Laurentides / Laurentian Pilotage Authority, CN, CPKC, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, Association of Canadian Port Authorities / Association des administrations portuaires canadiennes, Canadian Marine Pilots' Association, DP World, Maritime Employers Association, Ocean / Océan, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, Trois-Rivières Port Authority, Atlantic Pilotage Authority Administation de pilotage de l'Atlantique, GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE AUTHORITY/ ADMINISTRATION DE PILOTAGE DES GRANDS LACS, Green Marine, Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership, Port of Halifax / Port d'Halifax, Port de Montreal / Port of Montréal, Pacific Pilotage Authority - Administration de pilotage du Pacifique, Port of Québec, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.
Our President, Chris Hall, was proud to sign the renewed Conservation Agreement to protect Southern Resident Killer Whales in Vancouver today. Our full statement on the agreement can be found below: The Shipping Federation of Canada represents the international vessels carrying goods between Canada and markets around the world. The unique collaboration reflected in this conservation agreement and carried out though the associated ECHO Program, has enabled stakeholders from government, Indigenous groups, environmental groups, and industry to work constructively together through differing points of view over the last five years. In so doing, we have achieved meaningful benefits for the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales whose essential habitat overlaps with shipping to and from Canada’s largest commercial port. This is no small feat. However, the precarious status of these animals demands that we not only continue the major ship slowdowns developed under the agreement to date, but also strive to do even better going forward. The Shipping Federation of Canada is proud to sign this agreement, under which we renew our commitment to our ongoing collaboration with our diverse stakeholder partners, and to making further progress on our common goal of reducing the impacts of large ship operations on Southern Resident Killer Whales.
⚓ Preparations for our Annual Conference are in full swing! We look forward to seeing you in Montreal on May 7! 👉 Program and registration details: https://lnkd.in/ekz9Jy48