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December 15, 2016 Final Seaway surge expected before shipping season ends

Grain and project cargo “best in class” in 2016

Ottawa, Ontario – The St. Lawrence Seaway is expecting a strong finish to the shipping season as freighters deliver critical raw materials and exports for North America’s industrial and agricultural sectors before the waterway closes December 31.

According to The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, total cargo shipments reached 30.3 million metric tons for the period from March 21 to November 30. In December, dozens of ships were still in the navigation system.

November 30, 2016 Chamber of Marine Commerce appoints Vice President, Operations

Ottawa, Ontario — The Chamber of Marine Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Turner as Vice President, Operations effective January 3, 2017. 

Mr. Turner has extensive experience both aboard ships and in federal government regulatory development and policy-making, which will be invaluable to his role managing the Chamber’s activities related to compliance with the many environmental, safety, human resource, and operational regulations and policies that govern all aspects of the marine transportation industry.

November 15, 2016 Chamber of Marine Commerce appoints new president

Ottawa, Ontario — The board of directors of the Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce R. Burrows as President, effective December 1st, 2016.

Burrows joins the Chamber as the bi-national industry association enters a new chapter, having recently completed a merger with the Canadian Shipowners Association in September.

November 14, 2016 Grain and iron ore lead the way for October shipping: Latest figures

North American grain and iron ore exports have kept Great Lakes-Seaway shipping on course in October, according to the latest statistics.

“US grain traffic continues to increase through the Seaway having grown 30 percent since 2014,” said Raymond Johnston, President of the Chamber of Marine Commerce. “A surge of U.S. iron ore pellet exports to Japan and China is also keeping the St. Lawrence Seaway bustling in the critical months before the shipping season winds down.”

November 14, 2016 Iron ore exports keep St. Lawrence Seaway shipping on course

Ottawa, Ontario – A surge of North American iron ore exports to Japan and China is keeping the St. Lawrence Seaway bustling in the critical months before the shipping season winds down.

Ships will deliver over a million metric tons of iron ore pellets for export via the inland waterway by the end of the shipping season.

October 13, 2016 Great Lakes-Seaway shipping season comeback continues: Latest figures

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North American grain and iron ore exports in September have accelerated a rebound in shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway.

“While overall tonnage is about 5 percent behind last year, the resurgence in shipping activity that started in August continued last month,” said Raymond Johnston, President of the Chamber of Marine Commerce. “U.S. grain exports are up and we’re seeing a resumption of iron ore exports from ports in the Upper Great Lakes such as Duluth-Superior due to improved world pricing.”

October 13, 2016 Bumper grain harvests lift St. Lawrence Seaway shipments

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Strong movements of North American grain and renewed iron ore export activity in September have spearheaded an upswing in shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway.

From the waterway’s opening on March 21 to the end of September, shipments of Canadian and U.S. grain hit 5.8 million metric tons, in line with the healthy volumes experienced in 2015. Overall, some 21.2 million metric tons of cargo transited the Seaway’s locks, which enable ships to travel between Montreal and Lake Erie.

October 5, 2016 Chamber of Marine Commerce appoints interim president

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Ottawa, Canada – The board of directors of the Chamber of Marine Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Raymond Johnston as interim President effective October 1, 2016.

Mr. Johnston will oversee the implementation of the merger between the Chamber of Marine Commerce and the Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) announced last week and will lead the association until the recruitment process for a new president is completed.

September 29, 2016 Merger to create strong voice for commercial shipping in Canada/U.S.

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The Chamber of Marine Commerce and the Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) are pleased to announce a merger agreement that will create a strong, united voice for commercial shipping in Canada and the United States.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Chamber of Marine Commerce will assume the assets, liabilities and staff of the CSA.  Based in Ottawa, Canada, the merged entity will continue to be called the Chamber of Marine Commerce.

September 15, 2016 Great Lakes-Seaway shipping rebounds in August