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July 20, 2011 Great Lakes Ship Gets Green Makeover

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Julia Fields (613) 294-8515

Port Dover, Ontario (November 17, 2010) — A $15-million conversion of the Great Lakes steampowered vessel SS Michipicoten to diesel power will reduce its fuel consumption and carbon emissions by more than 40 per cent.

July 20, 2011 Seaway Cargo Shipments Up 17.5%

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Contact: Julia Fields (613) 294-8515

October surge in soybean and corn exports

Ottawa, Ontario (November 11, 2010) — Cargo shipments through the St Lawrence Seaway were boosted in October by an increase in Canadian exports of corn, soybean and wheat out of Ontario and Quebec, along with demand for construction materials and general cargo shipments.

July 20, 2011 Lifting of Import Duty Paves Way For New Ships

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Contact: Julia Fields (613) 294-8515

St. Catharines, Ontario (October 1, 2010) — The government’s announcement that it will eliminate the 25 per cent import duty on foreign-built ships paves the way for “an exciting new era” of investment into the Canadian Great Lakes fleet that will have wide-reaching economic and environmental benefits, said marine industry leaders today.

July 20, 2011 Future Prosperity of the Port of Thunder Bay At Risk

Embargoed until 18:00 PM Sept. 22, 2010

Contact:
Julia Fields (613) 294-8515

July 20, 2011 Port Colborne Vital Link for North American Economy

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Julia Fields (613) 233-8779 ext. 3

July 20, 2011 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Proposes Modification of Ballast Rule

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Contact:
Laura M. Blades 301-956-5391

Report Confirms State’s Higher Standards Cannot Be Achieved

Washington, D.C. (December 22, 2010) – As a consequence of a year-long feasibility study, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) proposed late yesterday that its Vessel General Permit be modified to harmonize it with international ballast water discharge rules. The requirements become effective in 2012 for new ocean-going vessels and in 2014 for existing oceangoing vessels.

July 20, 2011 Year-to-date Seaway Cargo Shipments Up 18%

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Laura M. Blades 202-558-5123

Seaway Cargo Shipments Up 17 Percent For First Half of Season

Washington, D.C. (August 17, 2010) — Cargo shipments through the St. Lawrence Seaway continue to be buoyed by demand for iron ore and steel slabs with an overall increase of 16.6 percent year-todate compared to the same period last year.

July 20, 2011 The Future of the Port of Oswego Hangs in the Balance

Contact: Laura M. Blades 202-558-5123

Marine Industry Awaits State of New York Decision on Ballast Water Regulations

Washington, D.C. (October 7, 2010) – The Port of Oswego Authority could be forced to close if  New York moves forward to enforce unworkable rules governing the treatment of ballast water carried by commercial vessels on the St. Lawrence Seaway.

July 20, 2011 Seaway to the Rescue

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Laura M. Blades 202-558-5123

July 20, 2011 Seaway Cargo Shipments Up 17 Percent For First Half of Season

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Laura M. Blades 202-558-5123

Washington, D.C. (August 17, 2010) — Cargo shipments through the St. Lawrence Seaway continue to be buoyed by demand for iron ore and steel slabs with an overall increase of 16.6 percent year-todate compared to the same period last year.

The St. Lawrence Seaway reported that marine vessels carried 14.8 million tonnes of cargo from March 25 to July 31 — an increase of over 2 million tonnes compared to the 12.7 million tonnes handled during the same period last year.