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PORT of MONTREAL Broadens Its Horizons 2 • Canadian Sailings • October 9, 2017 www.canadiansailings.ca October 9 , 2017 FEATURE PORT OF MONTREAL Broadens its Horizons 2 • Canadian Sailings • October 9, 2017 Pub.Cale ndar_2017.qxp 2016-11-10 3:12 PM Page 1 Can a di an Tra nspor tatio n & Sai lings Trade Logi stics www.canadiansailings.ca PPubu.bC .Calaelnednadra_r2_021071.7q.xqpx p 2 021061-61-1-11-01 0 3 :31:21 2P PMM P Pagaeg e1 1 CanadianCanadian Transp orta tion & Sailings Tra de Logistics Pub.Calendar_2017.qxp 2016-11-10 3:12 PM Page 1 www.canadiansailings.ca 2017 PUBLICATION SCHEDULE 1390 chemin Saint-André & M Rivière Beaudette, Quebec, Canada, J0P 1R0, CCa a nadn nadn aad d iianaiiana nn NTTr eranspanspxt isosor ur tataet:ti oniOonc&t&ober 30P 20U 1 7BLICATION SCHEDULE www.canadiansailings.ca 2017 SSa a ilingsilings TraTradde e LLoog g isticsistics January Publisher & Editor www.canadiansailings.cawww.canadiansailings.caJanuary February February March Joyce Hammock Tel.: (514) 556-3042 Associate Editor Theo van de Kletersteeg Tel.: (450) 269-2007 Production Coordinator PUBLICATION SCHEDULE France Normandeau, france@canaPUBLICATIONdiansailing s.ca SCHEDULE Tel.: (438) 238-6800 20172017 AdvertisinATIONg Coordinator JanuaryJanuary SCHEDULEFebruaryFebruaryMarch MarchAprilMarch France Normandeau, [email protected] Tel.: (438) 238-6800 January Web Coordinator February AMarch MApril May June Devon van de Kletersteeg, [email protected] Contributing Writers Saint John Christopher Williams Halifax Tom Peters Montreal Brian Dunn Quebec City Mark Cardwell Ottawa Alex Binkley May June Toronto Jack Kohane Thunder Bay William Hryb Valleyfield Peter Gabany Vancouver R. 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Revised November 10, 2016 October November December printed by PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 41967521 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO GREAT WHITE PUBLICATIONS INC., 1390 CHEMIN SAINT-ANDRÉ RIVIÈRE BEAUDETTE, QC H9S 5J9 email: [email protected] PUBLICATION DATE NO PUBLICATION Revised March 2017 4 • Canadian Sa ilings • Oc t ob er 9, 2017 20172017 PUBLICATIONPUBLICATION DATE DATE NONO PUBLICATION PUBLICATION Revised November 10, 2016 Revised November 10, 2016 Revised November 10, 2016 CONTENTS OctOber 9, 2017 24 Global carriers serving Montreal continue to make headlines 25 MPA hosts CETA kick-off event, signs major agreement with HAROPA 27 New web-based application improves truck 7 New modern terminal on renovated Alexandra Pier fluidity, reduces port’s environmental footprint will attract more cruise ships to Montreal 28 Implementation of shore power reduces 9 Port expands global reach with new terminal greenhouse gas emissions 14 MPA reaches pivotal phase to advance container 30 LNG supply now available at Port of Montreal terminal project in Contrecoeur 31 MPA earns top marks in Green Marine report 16 $120-million modernization project will increase 32 New training methods and technologies productivity, improve fluidity 34 History of Ships showcases port over time 17 MPA playing key role in industrial port zone initiative 35 Advertising campaign draws on port’s wealth 19 Port celebrates 50 years of container shipping of history 22 Port continues to diversify markets, increase 36 Montreal Throughout Time: Revisiting international visibility Montreal’s rich port history through images All editorial contents for this section were provided by Montreal Port Authority. 37 CargoM gathering steam to promote Montreal 54 Asia-Europe spot rates still under pressure as 38 Halifax Port Days emphasizes the importance of slack season looms timely and reliable information to increase port 54 K+N unveils ‘transformation’ plan for its competitiveness ‘customers, technology and people’ 40 Association of Canadian Port Authorities 59th 55 Kuehne + Nagel charges in with supply chain annual conference in Vancouver solution for lithium batteries 42 Louis Martel at helm of CSL Group 56 Marine insurers demand better protection for 43 Diversification efforts paying off for St. Lawrence containerships against fire Seaway? Cargo up 13 per cent 57 FMC commissioner Doyle applauds ‘innovative’ 44 Thunder Bay receives multi-million dollar shipment THE Alliance fund to prevent another Hanjin ‘debacle’ of hotel modules 57 Shipping has ‘collective blindness’ and must 45 Prince Rupert port champion Don Krusel to retire improve its cyber security after 25 years as CEO 58 EU unveils its vision for a new, autonomous era in 46 Cruise industry feeling pinch from speed reduction shipping history in Gulf of St. Lawrence 59 Shipowners need to tighten security against 47 Pilotage review keeping busy cyber attacks on vessels 48 American Great Lakes Ports Association views 59 CSAV takes a hit after UASC-Hapag-Lloyd merger pilotage costs as excessive, and hurting the regional economy 60 Shortsea operators suffer as new ocean alliances put feeders out of work 49 CMA CGM ‘outperforms the industry’ as Q2 profits 61 Ocean’s lifting barge – an innovation to help hit $227 million solve an age-old problem 50 Best Q2 for container lines in two years as they eye 61 More than 3,300 attend Seaspan’s Vancouver a $10 billion profit swing Shipyards Open House 50 Latest ULCV orders the start of a slippery slope to 62 OPINION: Uproar over federal income tax new overcapacity glut? proposals – have alternatives been considered? 52 Rate wars or not, ocean volumes and load factors are falling as slack season looms REGULAR FEATURES 52 Hapag Lloyd orders 7,700 new reefer containers as demand grows 49 Career Opportunity 53 Latin American trades restructure ahead of 63 Upcoming Industry Events Hamburg Süd takeover by Maersk 63 Index of Advertisers The contents of this publication are protected by copyright laws and may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the written permission of the publisher. October 9, 2017 • Canadian Sailings • 5 WHY G O W EST TO S HIP EAST? Did y ou k now t hat i n 2 016, o ne i n f our i nternational c ontainers h andled a t the P ort e ither o riginated i n o r w as d estined f or A sia? T hanks t o o ur d irec t connections with t ransshipment po rts i n t he M editerranean a nd N orthern Europe, we o ffer c ompetitive a nd a lternative r outings t o S outheast A sia and t he F ar E ast. Find o ut w hat w e c an d o f or y ou a t p ort-montreal.com/why-montreal 6 • Canadian Sailings • October 9, 2017 PRODUCTION EN STUDIO DOSSIER PROJET VERSION 11637 CANADIAN SAILING EN APPROB ATION S DIRECTEUR DE CRÉA TION SER VICE À LA CLIENTÈLE CLIENT POR T DE MONTRÉAL DIRECTEUR AR TISTIQUE CLIENT FORMA TS 8.125” X 10,875” • Bleed: 0,125” • Safety: 7” x 10” RÉDACTEUR STUDIO CRÉÉ P AR Stephanie C M Y K PORT OF MONTREAL PORT WHY G O W EST Broadens its Horizons DEVELOPMENTS New modern terminal on renovated Alexandra Pier TO S HIP EAST? will attract more cruise ships to Montreal A new stylish and modern cruise ter - efforts are paying off: more and more with Ms. Vachon to welcome the minal on the Port of Montreal’s cruise guests are now choosing Mon - ship’s captain and 1,266 cruise guests Did y ou k now t hat i n 2 016, o ne i n f our i nternational c ontainers h andled a t Alexandra Pier is providing a more treal as a destination or embarkation were Verdun MNA Isabelle Melançon, the P ort e ither o riginated i n o r w as d estined f or A sia? T hanks t o o ur d irec t pleasant experience to cruise ship point. In fact, when the cruise season representing the Government of passengers sailing through Montreal concludes at the end of October, the Quebec, and Montreal Mayor Denis connections with t ransshipment po rts i n t he M editerranean a nd N orthern while better meeting the operational port will have welcomed more than Coderre. Europe, we o ffer c ompetitive a nd a lternative r outings t o S outheast A sia needs of international cruise lines. 110,000 passengers and crewmem - bers, up from 85,808 last year. “The Alexandra Pier revitalization proj - and t he F ar E ast. The terminal, which opened for oper - ect enables us to heighten Montreal’s ations earlier this year, is the new “This significant project represents a appeal and welcoming capacity, which Find o ut w hat w e c an d o f or y ou a t p ort-montreal.com/why-montreal home for cruise ships that grace Mon - major milestone in the Port of Mon - will help make the city and the pro - treal’s waterfront during the spring, treal’s modern era,” said Sylvie Va - vince even more attractive as world- summer and fall.
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