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Damen to deliver two fully electric ferries to City of Toronto

Damen has signed a contract with the City of Toronto in Canada for the delivery of two ferries. The fully electric vessels will provide a major boost to sustainability in the region. They will operate between the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal in …

Sep 26, 2024 / Vessels

Port of Toronto Kicks Off 2023 Cruise Ship Season

Ports Toronto welcomed its first cruise ship of the 2023 season on Friday, April 28. The Viking Octantis officially launched another record-breaking cruise ship season which will see 54 ships visit Canada’s largest city between May and October, …

May 3, 2023 / Curious

Billy Bishop Airport Marilyn Bell I is now Canada’s First Truly Zero Emission, Lithium-Ion Electric Ferry

Billy Bishop Airport Marilyn Bell I is now Canada’s First Truly Zero Emission, Lithium-Ion Electric FerryThe Marilyn Bell I ferry, which connects passengers, vehicles and supplies to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, is now the first electric ferry …

Dec 22, 2021 / Vessels

Port of Toronto Moves Record 2.3 Million Metric Tonnes of Cargo in 2019

20 per cent increase in cargo ships, 112 per cent increase in cruise ships and higher cargo loads leads to best year in 15 years for Port of Toronto It was a record year for the Port of Toronto which moved 2.3 million metric tonnes of cargo in 2019, …

Feb 5, 2020 / Curious