The Chamber of Marine Commerce

Today, June 25, is the International Day of the Seafarer ⚓

CMC is proud to join the maritime industry in celebrating this important day and recognizing the dedication and resilience of seafarers who work tirelessly to transport the goods we rely on every day. The importance of recognizing seafarers' impacts goes beyond an annual celebration, as continual action must take place in order to better their safety, wellbeing, and working and living conditions.

CMC is pleased to support the International Chamber of Shipping who, today, have led the call to recognize, support, and protect seafarers' and their contributions throughout the world.

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, CMC celebrates and honours the cultures, histories, knowledge, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. We also recognize their enduring connections to the waters that have sustained communities for generations.

We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from and work alongside Indigenous communities across Canada.

Happy ! ⚓

Pictured is the M/V Annette A. Desgagnés, a multipurpose cargo ship, delivering some precious cargo earlier this month just in time for summer 🚢 ☀️

Explore the Desgagnés here: https://heyor.ca/w9lDeA

📸: Skye Media Quebec

CMC welcomes Ontario’s investment of more than $2.8 million in strategic port infrastructure at Thunder Bay and Marathon. These investments will strengthen supply chains, support trade, and reinforce the vital role marine transportation plays in Canada’s economy ⚓

Congratulations to CMC member Port of Thunder Bay on securing funding to expand Keefer Terminal, enhancing cargo capacity and strengthening its role as a key gateway for Canadian trade. We also applaud Premier Doug Ford FordNation and the Ontario Government for their continued support of marine transportation and the infrastructure that drives jobs, competitiveness, and economic growth 🚢

Watch: https://heyor.ca/aPb8Uc

CMC's Senior Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs, Paul Topping, is pictured with David Bolduc, President and CEO of Green Marine International 🌱

Paul was pleased to attend and speak at Green Marine's GreenTech 2026 conference in Quebec City last week, themed "Shaping Maritime Sustainability" ⚓

Thank you to Green Marine for hosting such a meaningful conference and for bringing together leaders and innovators committed to advancing sustainability across the maritime industry.

Thank you to the Port of Johnstown team for hosting the CMC for an insightful tour and visit last week! ⚓ 👏

As one of the very few municipally owned ports in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system, the Port of Johnstown plays a vital role in connecting Canadian producers to global markets. We were fascinated to learn more about the port’s rich history, including its iconic grain elevator, which has been in continuous operation since 1931 and remains at the heart of the facility today 🌾

From exporting key commodities such as soybeans and corn to supporting Greenfield Global’s neighbouring ethanol facility, the port is a critical link in Canada's supply chains. Its strategic location alongside a CBSA office also positions it as a logical first port of arrival as Canada works to diversify trade and strengthen international market access.

We appreciate the opportunity to see firsthand how the Port of Johnstown continues to drive economic growth, support trade, and showcase the value of marine transportation in Canada's future!

Pictured: Joshua Juel, President and CEO of CMC, Shawn Fisher, General Foreman at the Port of Johnstown, Mike Moulton, Operations Manager at the Port of Johnstown, Leslie Drynan, General Manager of the Port of Johnstown, and André Chabot, Director of Government and Stakeholder Relations at CMC.

Happy ! ⚓

Pictured is the Oceanex Connaigra sailing past the Port de Québec, as Green Marine's Certification Ceremony marked the close of a successful GreenTech 2026 🚢

Explore the Oceanex here: https://heyor.ca/GCrX1d

Happy ! ⚓

Pictured is CSL Group's Trillium Class self-unloading laker, the MV Baie Comeau 🚢

Explore the CSL here: https://heyor.ca/1VJrCy

📸: The CSL Group