Green Marine Magazine, N°30: Four articles to (re)discover
Since its launch in 2009, Green Marine Magazine has become a trusted source for insights into environmental initiatives within the maritime industry. Each issue features projects, innovations and achievements that reflect the commitment of Green Marine members to a more sustainable future.
From February through July 2025, the magazine issued four inspiring articles showcasing the diversity and scope of actions being carried out by Green Marine members. They cover the environmental journey of the Port of Québec under Mario Girard, various applications of artificial intelligence in maritime operations, a decade of environmental progress at the Port of New Orleans, and BMO’s sustainable finance solutions to support the transition towards net zero.
Here’s an overview of these articles, with access to each full article.
Mario Girard leaves a clear vision for the Port of Quebec to pursue sustainable development
As Mario Girard embarks on a new challenge as Québec’s Delegate General in Tokyo, the former president and CEO of the Port of Québec reflects on the port’s major achievements in sustainable development and the challenges overcome along the way.
In this interview with the Green Marine Magazine, he shares his insights, ambitions, and the impact of the port’s environmental commitments.
AI and machine learning into maritime tasks
The capacity of artificial intelligence (AI) to sort through massive amounts of data quickly is leading to its integration in most industries, including maritime transportation. From optimizing vessel scheduling to monitoring whale populations, Green Marine is already seeing its positive applications by an increasing number of members, as well as the exploration of its potential in terms of machine learning to automate tedious and/or potentially dangerous tasks.
This Green Marine Magazine article focuses on how some participants, supporters and partners are integrating AI now and likely into the future.
10 years of environmental engagement at Port NOLA
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is a diverse port located along the Mississippi River. The deepwater port has unparalleled access to more than 30 major inland hubs via 14,500 miles (23,335 kilometres) of waterways, six Class I railroads, and interstate roadways transporting cargo across the continental United States, as well as into Canada and Mexico.
This Green Marine Magazine article celebrates a decade of environmental leadership for the Port of New Orleans, host of the GreenTech 2025 conference. It highlights how the port has embraced sustainable innovation at every turn through initiatives such as pioneering electrification and launching barge services that remove millions of truck miles from highways.
Financial tools to support net-zero transition
Last year, BMO updated its sustainable bond framework to include potential support for various enterprises transitioning to a net-zero economy, including maritime transportation companies using cleaner energy sources and the developers/producers of low-carbon marine fuels.
This article showcases BMO’s efforts to channel its in-depth expertise in sustainable finance to help the maritime industry achieve carbon neutrality. In addition to the updated sustainable bond framework, it outlines initiatives such as the Greener Future Financing program, reflecting this Green Marine partner's commitment to a greener and more resilient maritime economy.