Canadian Maritime Leaders Call for National Fleet and Clean Electrification Strategy Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

Maritime leaders from Canada's West Coast are calling for the creation of a Canadian-owned commercial trading fleet and a clean, electrified shipbuilding strategy to enhance supply chain security and energy sovereignty. They aim to strengthen national trade control, drive investment in domestic shipbuilding, green marine technology, and clean energy infrastructure. British Columbia is seen as a potential leader in this initiative, with plans to combine advanced electrification and clean energy systems for port microgrids and vessel charging. The leaders are urging government support to unlock banking capital and policy backing for Canadian shipyards and clean port electrification.

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/01/06/canadian-maritime-leaders-call-for-national-fleet-and-clean-electrification-strategy-amid-global-trade-uncertainty/