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May 22, 2018 National Maritime Day Celebrates the Benefits of Waterborne Transportation

NEWS RELEASE – The maritime industry is the lifeblood of United States trade, delivering goods throughout North America and around the world. National Maritime Day, Tuesday, May 22, 2018, recognizes the benefits the maritime industry provides in the U.S. and celebrates those who work on the water. Members of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway shipping industry are among those celebrating National Maritime Day.

April 20, 2018 Canadian shipping applauds “historic international CO2 reduction strategy”

Ottawa, Ontario – The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) fully supports the ambitious strategy adopted by the UN International Maritime Organization to reduce global marine shipping’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50 per cent by 2050.

March 29, 2018 Expansion and new business for U.S. Great Lakes Ports in 2018

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As the St. Lawrence Seaway opens today, U.S. Great Lakes ports are gearing up for a busy 2018 shipping season fueled by new business and infrastructure expansion.

March 12, 2018 Canadian ship and Seaway winter work: $114 million economic boost

OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Canadian shipowners and The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation have spent an estimated $114 million on repair and infrastructure projects this winter, boosting the economic fortunes of communities throughout the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence and east coast.

January 18, 2018 Great Lakes – Seaway shipping unveils 2018 government wish list

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Ottawa, Ontario – Chamber of Marine Commerce President Bruce Burrows today unveiled a 2018 wish list for legislative and policy makers to build on the economic momentum of Great Lakes-St. Lawrence and coastal shipping in Canada and the U.S.

January 12, 2018 Chamber of Marine Commerce statement on lifting speed restrictions in Gulf of St. Lawrence

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO – The Chamber of Marine Commerce is issuing the following statement in response to yesterday’s announcement by Transport Canada that the government will lift speed restrictions on commercial ships operating in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

December 14, 2017 Tis the season to be jolly: St. Lawrence Seaway cargo up 8.5%

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OTTAWA, CANADA –- With just two weeks left of the season, St. Lawrence Seaway cargo volumes are expected to finish ahead of 2016 after a year marked by economic recovery and new business wins.

December 14, 2017 Seaway wraps up season of economic recovery and new business

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OTTAWA, CANADA – As the 2017 shipping season heads into the final weeks, St. Lawrence Seaway cargo volumes are expected to top 2016 in a year marked by economic recovery and new business wins. Total cargo tonnage from March 20 through November 30 reached 33.6 million metric tons, up 8.5 percent compared to the same time period in 2016.

November 14, 2017 Seaway tonnage up 10% as shipping heads into peak months

NEWS RELEASE – Shipments of iron ore continue to lead the way as the 2017 shipping season moves into the final months of the year. More than 6.6 million tons of iron ore has been shipped through the St. Lawrence Seaway this year, nearly 44 percent more than in 2016.  

November 14, 2017 Seaway cargo up 10% as shipping season kicks up a gear

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Ottawa, Ontario –-St. Lawrence Seaway cargo volumes are up 10 per cent as the shipping season enters its busiest final months.

According to The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, total cargo tonnage from March 20 to October 31 reached 28.7 million metric tons – 2.5 million metric tons more compared to the same period in 2016.