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On Thursday, September 17, St. Lawrence Shipowners brought together more than 100 participants in Rivière-du-Loup for a luncheon conference focused on the role of marine transportation in supply chains and the economic development of Eastern Quebec. Businesses, regional partners and members of the research community gathered to discuss the sector’s needs and opportunities for regional growth.

[Press release] Gathered in Rivière-du-Loup for the Shipowners’ Luncheon, St. Lawrence Shipowners and other St. Lawrence stakeholders underscored the importance of accelerating investment in Quebec’s port infrastructure, particularly in Eastern Quebec, to meet the current and future needs of businesses, supply chains and communities served by the St. Lawrence.

[News release] St. Lawrence Shipowners welcomes the Government of Canada’s decision to expand the support measure for the interprovincial transportation of Canadian steel to marine shipping. This decision recognizes the essential role of marine transportation in moving industrial volumes and ensures greater fairness across transportation modes.

La sécurité des frontières et l’infrastructure commerciale du Canada sont confrontées à des défis urgents. À l’heure actuelle, l’Agence des services frontaliers du Canada (ASFC) n’exploite que cinq installations d’examen des conteneurs maritimes au Canada : Halifax, Saint John, Montréal, Prince Rupert et Vancouver. Cela crée des tensions aux points d’entrée et des pressions sur les relations commerciales, ...