November 14, 2013 General cargo shipments keep U.S. Great Lakes ports busy

Washington, D.C. – The St. Lawrence Seaway reported that year-to-date total cargo shipments for the period March 22 to October 31 were 28 million metric tons, down 7 percent over the same period in 2012. With only two months left in the shipping season, U.S. ports are hustling to move as much cargo as possible.

November 14, 2013 Record Canadian crops boost St. Lawrence shipping

October 21, 2013 St. Lawrence Seaway provides seamless supply route for U.S. ports

Washington, D.C. (October 21, 2013)– The St. Lawrence Seaway reported that year-to-date total cargo shipments for the period March 22 to September 30 were 23 million metric tons. While this number is down 11 percent over the same period in 2012, U.S. ports continue to beat the odds with increased tonnage in several cargo categories.

September 16, 2013 St. Lawrence Seaway shipping picks up as grain starts flowing

Ottawa, Ontario (September 16, 2013)— St. Lawrence Seaway shipping started to rebound as new Canadian prairie and American grain began flowing through the navigation channel in August for export overseas.

September 16, 2013 St. Lawrence Seaway shipping season hits mid-point with uptick in cargo shipments

Washington, D.C. (September 16, 2013)– While total cargo movements through the St. Lawrence Seaway in August remained in the negative column (down 9 percent over 2012), the 19.3 million metric tons of cargo moved through the system represented an improvement over last month’s statistics.  Ingenuity and resourcefulness, hallmarks of the Seaway System and its users, were evident at U.S. ports around the region.

August 13, 2013 New Cargoes Boost St. Lawrence Seaway Commerce

June 13, 2013 St. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Shipments See a Slow Start to the Season

U.S. Ports Cautiously Optimistic

Washington, D.C. – The St. Lawrence Seaway reported that year-to-date total cargo shipments for the period March 22 to May 31 were 8.1 million metric tons, down 12 percent over the same period in 2012.

June 13, 2013 Grain trade bright spot in slow start to St. Lawrence Seaway shipping season

Ottawa, Ontario — Grain shipments through the St. Lawrence Seaway started to rebound in May and were a reason for optimism after a slow start for the shipping season.

March 22, 2013 Seaway Opens 55th Navigation Season

New era in domestic shipping dawns with the introduction of CSL’s Baie St. Paul

February 5, 2013 Great Lakes Ships are most carbon-friendly and efficient transport mode: New Study

Ottawa, Ontario — A comprehensive study released today has revealed the environmental advantages of using marine shipping to transport goods in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway region.