Seafarers and Safety: Building a Culture of Shared Responsibility
There are nearly 1.9 million seafarers around the world helping to safely and sustainably deliver goods that support our global economy. At Algoma we have nearly 1400 seafarers on board our vessels. Seafaring offers the opportunity for adventure and a rewarding career, but the conditions inherent to working on board are significantly different from any […]
Navigating a Greener Future: Algoma Central Corporation is Successful in Five Grant Funding Applications from Transport Canada’s Green Shipping Corridor Program (GSCP)
As Canada increasingly focuses on sustainable practices, the maritime sector continues to be a pivotal player in reducing carbon emissions. While marine transportation is already the most eco-friendly mode of moving goods, innovative technologies emerge as possibilities for greater improvements. Algoma is actively exploring these advancements to identify their long-term viability and feasibility for a […]
Algoma’s 2023 Biofuel Trials
Marine transportation, representing only 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions yet accounting for 90% of traded goods, is by far the most environmentally efficient way of transporting cargo. As part of a global industry wide effort to continue to decarbonize and reduce overall emissions, in 2022, Algoma declared a 40% reduction target in carbon intensity for […]
Algoma’s Attends Green Shipping Corridor Network Collaborative Forum and Ontario Marine Council Queen’s Park Day
Algoma was busy last week, advocating and collaborating with bi-national governments and industry stakeholders across Canada and across all levels of government, and this started with our President & CEO, Gregg Ruhl, along with several staff members, attending the Green Shipping Corridor Network Collaborative Forum in Montreal. In November 2022, during the World Leaders Summit […]
Our Top 5 Misconceptions About the Marine Industry
Harnessing water as a mode of transportation has remained an integral part of our lives for millennia. Canada’s extensive maritime shipping operations along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway boasts a rich heritage that traces its origins back to the 18 th century. Over the course of this long history, some myths and misconceptions […]
Cargo Flow
When was the last time you encountered a ship, but not just any ship, a Laker? Maybe you saw one floating by while having an ice cream on a pier? Or maybe you were stopped at a bridge on your way to work? Ships are all around us but those encounters typically end once you […]