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11 October 2018

Industry insight: Setting the course for the next generation

Mark Collins took the helm of BC Ferries in 2017 at a critical time in the organization’s 58-year history. With many vessels nearing their end of life, the ferry company is set for a wholesale change that will see fewer, more standardized classes of vessels and advanced technologies that will lower their environmental footprint even further. Another change that is evident under the leadership of Collins is the values of engagement and...

20 September 2018

Industry Insight: Poised for greatness

No matter the sector — shipbuilding, manufacturing, engineering and construction, or even energy resource management — Ewan Moir has the proven ability of excelling when presented with a challenge. So when the opportunity arose to lead one of Canada’s major ports, despite having no direct, hands-on experience in port management, Moir again chose a path not yet travelled. As President and CEO of Nanaimo Port Authority (now branded as Port of...

03 August 2018

Industry Insight: The three Rs of business: Relationships, reputation, respect

For Lance Bracewell, owner of Bracewell Marine Group, relationships are the cornerstone of good business. Throughout this 30-plus-year career, Bracewell has earned the reputation of being a fair businessman whose biggest priority is to see his customers “float away on their boat happy.” With one of the few yards on the B.C. coast with the ability to do all of their own custom manufacturing, including its own winches, shafts, and bearings, the...

11 July 2018

Industry Insight: Defining the keys to success

The first thing that one notices when walking into the main office of Euro Asia Transload and KTL Transport is the many plaques and certificates that hang on the walls recognizing contributions and support for a range of initiatives, mostly focused on education and health for children. “Giving back to the community has always been important for us,” said Angie Kalhar, President of KTL Transport, who, along with her Father, CEO Tanjit Kalhar of...

15 May 2018

Industry insight: A pulse on the dry bulk market

There is no denying the importance of the dry bulk shipping sector for Canada’s farmers, miners and other resource producers when it comes to getting product to market. For BC Shipping News, there is no better authority for providing insights into that industry than Peter Amat, General Manager, Pacific Basin Shipping (Canada) Ltd. Not only does Peter’s role with Pacific Basin put him in good stead to provide overviews of the West Coast bulk...

16 April 2018

Energizing the cruise industry

Mary-Ann Isinger is wearing two hats these days. As Manager, Port Operations for Holland America Group, her experience with over 100 ports around the world provides a unique perspective — one that is put to good use in her role as President, Cruise Industry Association of B.C. (CIABC). Since CIABC was established in 1986, both it and the local cruise industry it represents have seen many changes: the opening of Canada Place, one of the world’...

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