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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.

June 20, 2016 Retirement plans announced by Chamber of Marine Commerce president – Brooks to take mid-career sabbatical

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OTTAWA – The Chamber of Marine Commerce today announced that president, Stephen Brooks, has informed the board of directors of plans for his retirement.

“We are extremely grateful for over ten years of service that Stephen has given the Chamber of Marine Commerce leading the bi-national shipping industry with incredible innovation, growth, outreach and advocacy to governments and the general public,” said Wayne Smith, Acting Chair of the Board and Senior Vice President at Algoma Central Corporation.

June 9, 2016 Canadian exports give St. Lawrence Seaway shipping solid start

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Canadian exports to the U.S. and abroad have kept St. Lawrence Seaway cargo shipments at a solid pace, despite tough economic conditions for some commodities.

“We’re encouraged by the results for the season to date, considering difficult markets for commodities like iron ore,” said Chamber of Marine Commerce President Stephen Brooks. “Thankfully Canadian manufacturers and producers increasingly recognize the Great Lakes-Seaway as a cost-efficient, sustainable way to export directly into the U.S economic heartland.”

January 15, 2016 Great Lakes shipping caps off year with Chamber luncheon

December 10, 2015 Final surge at ports before St. Lawrence Seaway season closes

November 12, 2015 Early fall grain harvest gives Seaway a boost

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An early Prairie harvest sparked a healthy increase in activity in October on the St. Lawrence Seaway as domestic and international carriers helped farmers export grain.

“The early fall harvest of grain is helping to improve total cargo numbers for the System,” said Terence Bowles, CEO of the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation. “We expect grain exports to keep the waterway busy during the coming weeks along with continued strength in construction and manufacturing-related cargoes.”

November 6, 2015 Chamber applauds marine industry funding for Georgian College training centre

October 14, 2015 New ships, new investments in Great Lakes-Seaway