31/03/2017
Desgagnés Takes Delivery of a New ship
Desgagnés announces with enthusiasm and great pride that it has taken delivery today of the M/T Damia Desgagnés, a brand new vessel recently completed in Turkey.
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30/03/2017
MIB gives conference to St. Lawrence ZIP Committee
The Maritime Information Bureau (MIB) will be in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield today to give a free conference on shipping organized by the St. Lawrence ZIP Committee (zone d’intervention prioritaire – area of prime concern).
23/03/2017
2017 Federal Budget
The Federal Government presented yesterday the Budget 2017 which includes some proposed actions that may be beneficial to the maritime industry and its partners.
20/03/2017
Opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway’s 59th navigation season
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation marked the opening of its 59th navigation season today with a special tribute to marine shipping’s substantial contribution to Canada’s economic development and quality of life.
16/03/2017
SODES hails publication of Conseil du patronat study on goods transport
On March 13, the Conseil du patronat du Québec released its study on goods transport’s contribution to Québec’s prosperity. The study makes 25 recommendations aimed at accelerating the transition to more prosperous, lower-carbon-footprint goods transport.
01/03/2017
SODES Rendez-vous: Don’t miss it!
SODES is pleased to organize the 4th edition of the SODES Rendez-vous to be held on April 20 in Montréal under the theme: Future outlook for shipping: Working towards responsible, sustainable economic development.
24/02/2017
The Port of Trois-Rivières receives the Prix hommage Coup de coeur
On Friday, February 17, the Chambre de commerce et d’industries de Trois-Rivières and the event’s Platinum partner, Desjardins Entreprises, announced in front of 520 people gathered at the Delta Trois-Rivières the winners of the 32nd Gala Radisson.
23/02/2017
Articles on the state of the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaking fleet
For years now, SODES has been closely monitoring the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaking fleet renewal file and has expressed its concerns regarding this situation many times. On this subject, SODES invites you to consult two articles published in Le Soleil.
16/02/2017
New-and-improved Maritime Information Bureau website
The St. Lawrence Economic Development Council (SODES) invites you to consult the Maritime Information Bureau’s (MIB) brand new section on technologies.
09/02/2017
SODES membership: I’m on board!
A new year is upon us and already St. Lawrence Economic Development Council (SODES) is safeguarding its members’ interests and promoting the development of economic activities on the St. Lawrence River and its tributaries. Recently, we invited you to renew your SODES membership for the coming year.