Great Lakes News


Burrows Named President of Chamber of Marine Commerce

Nov 15, 2016

The board of directors of the Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) has appointed Bruce R. Burrows as President, effective December 1, 2016. Burrows joins the Chamber as the bi-national industry association enters a new chapter, having recently…

Grain and Project Cargo Dominate St. Lawrence Seaway Traffic in October

Nov 14, 2016

“The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System saw a steady flow of traditional cargoes during the month of October,” said Betty Sutton, Administrator of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.  “Last month, shipments of aluminum, steel…

Jazvac Joins St. Lawrence Seaway Board

Nov 03, 2016

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced that Bronko Jazvac has been appointed to its Board of Directors, replacing Jim Wilson as the representative for the steel and iron ore industries. Jazvac brings to the role some 38 years of experience in steel manufacturing…

Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade Down in September

Oct 26, 2016

Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway totaled 5,258,269 tons in September, a decrease of 5.6 percent compared to a year ago, the Lake Carriers’ Association reported. Shipments trailed the month’s five-year average by even more…

TorQuest Partners Invests in McKeil Marine

Oct 25, 2016

TorQuest Partners has invested in McKeil Marine, in partnership with existing management and shareholders, the two companies announced. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. McKeil also announced that Steve Fletcher, President, who has been with McKeil for 17 years…

US-flag Lakes Cargo Volume Dips in September

Oct 25, 2016

U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 9.1 million tons of cargo in September, a decrease of 7 percent compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). The September float was also 8.7 percent below the month’s five-year average…

Indiana Maritime Trade Mission Visits Québec

Oct 17, 2016

Indiana Secretary of Commerce Victor Smith, Ports of Indiana CEO Rich Cooper and a group of Indiana leaders are visiting Québec to learn more about how the province is implementing its $9 billion maritime strategy.Québec's Maritime Strategy…

CSL Head Rod Jones to Retire

Oct 13, 2016

CSL Group head Rod Jones will retire effective March 31, 2017, after a career with the Canadian dry bulk shipper that spans over 30 years, including nine years as president and chief executive officer. Louis Martel, currently CSL International president and CSL Group executive vice-president…

GAC Bunker Fuels Joins Forces with REV LNG

Oct 10, 2016

GAC Bunker Fuels (GBFL), the GAC Group’s bunker trading and brokerage arm, has entered a strategic partnership with REV LNG and REV LNG Marine to deliver LNG bunkering services to ship owners and operators trading in North America.     The…

Great Lakes Limestone Trade Slides in September

Oct 06, 2016

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 2,958,522 tons in September, a decrease of 9.5 percent compared to a year ago, reports the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). September’s loadings were also 13.3 percent below the month’s five-year average…

Chamber of Marine Commerce Taps Johnston as Interim President

Oct 05, 2016

The board of directors of the Chamber of Marine Commerce has appointed Raymond Johnston as interim President, effective October 1, 2016. Johnston will oversee the implementation of the merger between the Chamber of Marine Commerce and the…

Merger Unites Canada/US Shipping Voices

Sep 29, 2016

The Chamber of Marine Commerce will assume the assets, liabilities and staff of the Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) following a new merger agreement that aims to create a united voice for commercial shipping in Canada and the United States…

Great Lakes Limestone Trade Dips in August

Sep 06, 2016

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3,365,999 tons in August, a decrease of 13.5 percent compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA).  August’s loadings were also 8 percent below the month’s five-year average…

US-flag Lakes Cargos Down Almost 10% in July

Sep 02, 2016

U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 9.85 million tons of cargo in July, a decrease of 9.5 percent compared to a year ago, the Lake Carriers’ Association  (LCA) reports.  The July float was also 9 percent below the month’s five-year average…

FMC Chairman Meets With Great Lakes Constituents

Aug 18, 2016

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Mario Cordero recently traveled to Cleveland to meet with executives, officials and mariners involved in endeavors in and relating to Great Lakes supply chain, port, shipping and manufacturing. Cordero…

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