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Logistec Signs on for 10 Years at Cleveland Bulk Terminal

Mar 03, 2017

Logistec Corporation subsidiary Logistec USA Inc. has signed a 10-year agreement with the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority to operate the Cleveland Bulk Terminal as of April 2017. Cleveland Bulk Terminal handles dry bulk commodities…

Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade Up in January

Mar 01, 2017

Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway totaled 2,468,706 tons in January, an increase of 14.4 percent compared to a year ago, the Lake Carriers’ Association  (LCA) reported. Shipments were 10.3 percent below the month’s 5-year average, howerver.

US-flag Cargo Movement on Lakes Little Changed in January

Feb 22, 2017

U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 2.1 million tons of dry-bulk cargo in January, a decrease of 125,000 tons compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association  (LCA). This January’s float was down nearly a quarter from the month’s five-year average…

Duluth Port Exec Director Receives Distinguished Service Transportation Award

Feb 17, 2017

In recognition for his leadership in the freight transportation and logistics field and contributions to leadership, mentorship and education of future leaders in private sector freight transportation, the Center for Transportation Studies (CTS) presented its 2017 William K…

Ship Masters Convene in Alpena, Mich.

Feb 07, 2017

The International Ship Masters’ Association 127th annual convention was held at Alpena, Mich., from February 2-4, 2017. In addition to business meetings and updates regarding Great Lakes and Seaway navigational matters, attendees heard speakers from a variety of agencies and organizations…

St. Lawrence Seaway Tolls to Rise 2%

Jan 25, 2017

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced a toll rate increase of 2 percent for the 2017 navigation season.

Seaway Ties Record for Longest Navigation Season

Jan 16, 2017

After opening the 2016 season on March 21, the St. Lawrence Seaway closed on December 31, enjoying a navigation season of 286 days. This performance ties the record first established in 2008 and matched in 2013 for the longest navigation season…

Soo Lock Modernization Presents $1.7 Bln Benefit -Study

Jan 13, 2017

A new study commissioned by the U.S. Treasury Department lists modernization of the locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., as one of the 40 American transportation and water “megaprojects” that could bring as much as $1.3 trillion in national economic benefits…

US-flag Cargo on the Great Lakes Down 4.5% in 2016

Jan 13, 2017

U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 83.3 million tons of cargo in 2016, a decrease of 4.5 percent compared to 2015, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). The 2016 float was also 7.7 percent below the fleet’s five-year average…

Great Lakes Limestone Trade Down 9% in 2016

Jan 03, 2017

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 26.3 million tons in 2016, a decrease of 9.3 percent compared to 2015, reported Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). Loadings in 2016 were also 5.3 percent below the trade’s five-year average. Loadings from U…

Great Lakes/Seaway Iron Ore Trade Up in November

Dec 20, 2016

Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway totaled 5.5 million tons in November, an increase of 13 percent compared to a year ago, Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) reported. Shipments were also slightly ahead of the month’s five-year average…

St. Lawrence Seaway Expecting a Strong Finish

Dec 15, 2016

A strong finish to the St. Lawrence Seaway’s 2016 shipping season is expected as freighters deliver raw materials and exports for North America’s industrial and agricultural sectors before the waterway closes December 31. 'The St. Lawrence…

Traditional, Project Cargoes Transit St. Lawrence Seaway in November

Dec 15, 2016

“November was a good month for the export of agricultural products and shipments of aluminum ingots on the Great Lakes Seaway System,” said Betty Sutton, Administrator of the U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. “Under the binational trade development program known as ‘Highway H2O’…

Great Lakes Limestone Trade Down in November

Dec 09, 2016

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 2.5 million tons in November, a decrease of 16.8 percent compared to a year ago, the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) reported. November’s loadings were also 15.1 percent below the month’s five-year average…

Lakes Limestone Trade Down 17%

Dec 08, 2016

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 2.5 million tons in November, a decrease of 16.8 percent compared to a year ago.  November’s loadings were also 15.1 percent below the month’s 5-year average. Loadings from U.S. quarries totaled 2…

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