The Chamber of Marine Commerce

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.

05/22/2026

Today, May 22nd, is National Maritime Day! 🇺🇸 ⚓

CMC recognizes the mariners, ports, ship operators, and shippers of key commodities who keep America's supply chain moving.

Strong ports and a strong maritime industry are essential to America’s economic security, trade competitiveness, and national resilience. Our Great Lakes and St. Lawrence marine highway delivers the goods communities and industries rely on every day.

Strong ports foster a strong America 🚢 🔗



📸: Toledo Lucas County Port Authority

05/22/2026

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Pictured is McKeil Marine Limited's 'Ontario Venture' vessel, the first boat to dock at Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited's new agricultural facility at Picton Terminals Ltd.. This marked the first shipment of agricultural products to leave Picton, ON by ship in nearly 75 years! 🚢 🌾

📸: Picton Terminals

Explore the McKeil Marine here: https://heyor.ca/BBylub

05/20/2026

Register now! 🗓️ The CMC is pleased to invite you to our complimentary 2026 Virtual Speaker Series 🗣️

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

Join us for a virtual webinar exploring how the marine shipping industry is maintaining its prioritization of sustainability in a rapidly evolving landscape. The session will cover recent sector developments, emerging innovations, and current priorities shaping decarbonization, efficiency, and regulatory direction. Speakers will also discuss infrastructure resilience across marine and port systems, along with key international developments influencing global shipping networks. The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A session.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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