Canadian ferry operator BC Ferries has taken delivery of Northern Sea Wolf. The secondhand vessel will service the new route between Port Hardy and Bella Coola.

BC Ferries said that the name was chosen by the stakeholders, which include the local First Nations, Ferry Advisory Committee members, BC Ferries employees and the Mid-Coast Ferry Working Group.

The vessel was built in 2000 and can accommodate a minimum of 35 vehicles and 150 passengers and crew. Currently in Greece, it is expected to arrive this year in British Columbia, where it will be upgraded.

The service is scheduled to start next summer, with 5 weekly sailings from both ports during peak season.

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HMM Sets Record at Busan

South Korean shipper Hyundai Merchant Marine announced a new record for its cargo volume at Busan Port.

The company's TEU level reached 167,018, marking a year-over-year increase of 93%. Transit cargo jumped 133% to 85,717 TEUs.

HMM is now trailing only Maersk in the market share category. Its global shipping alliance with 2M and newly purchased overseas terminal assets have contributed to the bottom line.

According to Piers Data, HMM’s volume in Asia – US West coast increased by 63% for a market share of 7%.

“We will do our best to grow further as Korea’s national carrier and contribute to rebuilding Korea’s maritime business,” HMM said.

Sailing out of Texas might be delayed due to the Tropical storm Harvey 

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