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In Conversation with QSL

Based in Québec City, QSL has become a force to reckon with in North America as a terminal operator, stevedore and transport enterprise. In an exclusive interview, Robert Bellisle, president and CEO, comments on overcoming the challenges of COVID-19, innovation, expansion strategies and sustainable development.

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The “quantum leap” challenge of shipping decarbonization

A huge increase in worldwide R&D is required to scale up zero-carbon technologies for the marine sector.

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Seaway grain trade bolsters a pandemic-struck economy

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway expected to be bustling this spring with vessels full of grain for export

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Canada-U.S. Cooperation on Ballast Water Rules Needed to “Build Back Better”

New ‘Partnership Roadmap’ provides opportunity for government officials to form bilateral agreement for domestic fleets

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Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region: BEYOND THE PANDEMIC

To say that the past year has been a tumultuous one for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence economy would be a dramatic understatement. Robert Kavcic, Senior Economist for BMO Capital Markets, gives his 2021 forecast for the region.

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COVID-19: A Year On

International shipping has proven resilient through the pandemic but challenges remain with new waves of COVID and obtaining vaccinations for seafarers.

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Breaking the ice: delivering the goods to the Arctic in a pandemic

Arctic haulers race against time and COVID-19

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Great Lakes-Seaway shipping helps clear container backlog with ship transit from Montreal to Toronto

For the first time in over a decade, a ship is transporting containerized goods from Montreal to Toronto via the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system.

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What Next? Partnering with Marine for Post-pandemic Economic Recovery

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence shipping has demonstrated for many years that it is a safe ‘port in a storm’. The Chamber of Marine Commerce’s proposals will support an innovative, safe and environmentally smart future for Canada and the U.S.

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Port of Goderich creates expanded “marine gateway” for Southwestern Ontario

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence shipping has demonstrated for many years that it is a safe ‘port in a storm’. The Chamber of Marine Commerce’s proposals will support an innovative, safe and environmentally smart future for Canada and the U.S.

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