The Chamber of Marine Commerce

06/09/2026

Congratulations are in order for Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited and Picton Terminals Ltd.!

CMC President & CEO Joshua Juel was pleased to attend the grand opening of P&H's new grain terminal in Picton, Ontario today 🌾

This significant investment in agricultural and marine transportation infrastructure will help connect Ontario grain producers to domestic and global markets. Sourcing locally grown grain from within a 2-3 hour radius of Picton, this 38,000 tonne facility has the capacity to load more than 15 trucks per hour from local farms and handle over 6,000 tonnes of grain daily. By moving more grain through the marine transportation system, the facility will help alleviate truck traffic on Highway 401 and enhance the overall efficiency of the agricultural supply chain!

The new terminal highlights the vital role marine shipping plays in supporting Ontario's agricultural sector, strengthening supply chains, and enhancing efficient trade corridors that connect producers to market ⚓

06/05/2026

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

06/04/2026

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Shipping on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Waterway contributes over $66.1 billion to the economy every year 💰🚢

Learn more: https://heyor.ca/aA1KSD

06/02/2026

CMC's Senior Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs, Paul Topping, is pleased to be speaking at Green Marine's GreenTech 2026 conference, 'Shaping Maritime Sustainability'! ⚓ 🌱

Paul will present “IMO and GHG: Where do we go from here?”, examining the evolving global conversation around maritime decarbonization and what it means for Canada’s marine sector.

CMC is a proud sponsor of this meaningful conference, bringing together leaders and innovators committed to advancing sustainability across the maritime industry.

05/29/2026

Happy ! ⚓

Pictured is the M/T Paul A. Desgagnés 🚢

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

📸: Desgagnés

05/29/2026

Earlier this week, the CMC was grateful to visit member Goderich Port Management Corporation in Goderich, Ontario, on the shores of Lake Huron! ⚓ 🌊

A special thank you to Frank Hurkmans, President & CEO, and Noah Krantz, Harbourmaster, for hosting an incredibly insightful tour of the Port’s operations, including its grain terminal and salt mine. It was also a pleasure to be joined by Mayor Trevor Bazinet of the Town of Goderich.

We were fortunate to board the M/V Heerengracht, a Dutch Spliethoff ship loading Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited grain bound for Norway, an 18-day overseas journey highlighting the global reach of Great Lakes shipping 🌾 🚢

As the only deepwater port on the east shore of Lake Huron, the Port of Goderich plays a vital role in supporting southwestern Ontario’s economy. The port is investing more than $3.5 million in a new 50,000-square-foot bulk storage facility, while a shovel-ready 11-acre expansion project awaits federal and provincial funding. Let’s get it built!

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

A shout out to Paul Topping from Topping, Ontario!

? CMC's Senior Director of Regulatory & Environmental Affairs, Paul Topping, is an internationally recognized expert on marine environmental issues and has played a key role in the development of domestic and international regulations. We are proud to have him at CMC!

Hear from Paul at 12:00 PM EDT today as part of our Virtual Speaker Series. Register here: https://heyor.ca/pPO5QX

Pictured: Maggie Murphy (Communications & Membership Specialist), Charleen Horton (Director, Finance & Administration), Joshua Juel (President & CEO).

05/26/2026

Register now! 🗓️

The CMC's 2026 virtual speaker series continues this Thursday, May 28th with the session 'Resilient Futures: Sustainability in Shifting Times' ⚓🌱

Join us for the complimentary virtual webinar exploring how the marine shipping industry is maintaining its prioritization of sustainability in a rapidly evolving landscape. We look forward to seeing you there!

REGISTER NOW: https://heyor.ca/pPO5QX

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, CMC honors the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country, including the U.S. Merchant Mariners who transported critical cargo and supplies during times of war under dangerous conditions at sea ⚓ 🇺🇸

The CMC remembers their service and sacrifice.