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August 11, 2017 Chamber of Marine Commerce statement on mandatory speed restrictions for vessels

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Chamber of Marine Commerce statement on mandatory speed restrictions for vessels

August 11, 2017

The Chamber of Marine Commerce is issuing the following statement in response to today’s announcement made by Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc and Minister of Transport Marc Garneau on temporary mandatory speed restrictions for vessels in in the western Gulf of St. Lawrence from the Quebec north shore to just north of Prince Edward Island.

July 19, 2017 Seaway cargo up 20% as waterway supports economic growth

NEWS RELEASE: Total cargo shipments through the St. Lawrence Seaway are up 20 per cent this year as the marine highway supports business growth from key sectors of the North American economy.

According to The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, total cargo tonnage from March 20 to June 30 reached 12 million metric tons – two million metric tons more compared to the same period in 2016.

July 19, 2017 U.S. iron ore shipments help boost St. Lawrence Seaway shipping by 20%

NEWS RELEASE– With strong increases in iron ore and other cargo, total tonnage shipped via the St. Lawrence Seaway is up 20 percent over last year.

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation reports that cargo shipments from March 20 to June 30 totaled more than 12 million metric tons – up two million metric tons over the same period in 2016.

June 20, 2017 Ship operators support compromise solution for reducing Lake Ontario water levels

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(Ottawa, Ontario) — The Chamber of Marine Commerce will continue to work closely with our shipowner members and The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation to support the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board’s decision yesterday to continue flow rates from the Moses-Saunders dam at 10,400 cubic metres per second.   Following several days of continuous feedback, ship captains have consistently reported that they have been able to safely navigate and manage the currents from the increased outflow levels.

June 7, 2017 Canadian marine shipping endorses international CO2 reduction targets

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(OTTAWA, ONTARIO) —The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) is endorsing proposed international targets to reduce marine shipping’s carbon emissions per tonne-km by 50 per cent by 2050 in order to match the ambition of the Paris Agreement on climate change.

May 11, 2017 North American exports drive Seaway cargo shipments up 8%

Ottawa, Ontario – Total cargo shipments through the St. Lawrence Seaway are up 8 per cent this spring compared to the same period last year due to iron ore and grain export activity.

According to The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, total cargo tonnage from March 20 to April 30 reached 3.7 million metric tons.

Year-to-date iron ore shipments totaled 800,000 metric tons, up 70 per cent over 2016 levels, while Canadian grain totaled 800,000 metric tons, in line with last year’s strong performance.

May 11, 2017 Spring cargo numbers signal better year for Great Lakes-Seaway shipping

NEWS RELEASE– Spring cargo numbers from the St. Lawrence Seaway and U.S. ports are signaling a better year for Great Lakes-Seaway shipping.

According to the latest figures from the St. Lawrence Seaway, total cargo shipments via the Seaway from the start of the shipping season (March 20) through April 30 reached 3.7 million metric tons, up 8 percent from the same period a year ago.  

April 7, 2017 Chamber pays tribute to Vimy Ridge and marine shipping’s role in First World War

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Ottawa, Ontario — On the eve of the commemoration at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial on Sunday in France, the Chamber of Marine Commerce pays tribute to the many Canadians that bravely fought at the Battle of Vimy Ridge and aided in the war effort.

March 21, 2017 Optimistic Ports Outlook for 2017 Great Lakes-Seaway Season

NEWS RELEASE – While the first-half of 2016 was tough for many due to global economic conditions, a strong fourth quarter has spurred optimism as the 2017 shipping season gets underway with this week’s opening of the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway system.

Chamber of Marine Commerce President Bruce Burrows said: “Certainly there was a big improvement in the last quarter of 2016 with the resurgence of iron ore pellet exports out of the U.S. and a strong grain season.  We expect that positive momentum to continue with overall cargo volumes increasing this year.”

March 7, 2017 Canadian fleets and Seaway invest $160M to prepare for new season

Economic, jobs boost for local communities

Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian shipowners and the St. Lawrence Seaway have spent an estimated $160 million on repair and infrastructure projects this winter, boosting the economic fortunes of communities throughout the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence and east coast.