Great Lakes
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US Congress proposes ballast water rule
Plan backed by the cargo shipping industry would establish policy for dumping ballast water into US waterways; environmental groups say it would open the door to more invasive species
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Great Lakes conference stresses environment
Leaders promised to work together to boost maritime trade and combat threats to the Great Lakes
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Algoma Central growing fleet
Two new bulk freighters and a used self-unloader will join fleet
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FedNav intros ballast water system
System to be installed on 12 newbuilds, in advance of new regulations
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High yield crops will test transport system
Bumper crops of grain may tax the Seaway system and railways once again
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$7 billion being invested in Great Lakes shipping
Survey looked at asset renewal and infrastructure improvements in the bi-national Great Lakes-St. Lawrence shipping system
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Bulker on its way from China
First of CSL’s two Trillium Class Great Lakes carriers sets sail on maiden voyage
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Dropping Great Lakes water levels an economic concern
Canadian ship owners agree with Mowat Centre water study
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Ballast water principles set
The Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) has developed joint principles with the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) for ballast water regulations on the shared waters of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canadian Eastern and Arctic waters
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Sarnia picks up port facility from federal government
Includes investment of over $8.5 million to support operational costs and maintain facilities
