Strong start to St. Lawrence Seaway Shipping season shows system’s resilience
The Chamber of Marine Commerce reports that early tonnage figures show a strong start for the 66th navigation season on the St. Lawrence Seaway demonstrating the resilience, predictability, and sustainability of the binational system.
Business Groups Call on Ottawa to Intervene as St. Lawrence Seaway Strike Begins
Business groups urged the federal government to intervene to avoid a lengthy labour dispute at the St. Lawrence Seaway amid concerns that a strike that began early Sunday could have a profound affect on their members.
Navigation Suspended Sunday in St. Lawrence Seaway
A ship grounded at 5:33 am ET on Sunday in the St. Lawrence Seaway. Because of the vessel’s position and the river current in the area, no vessels were allowed to pass.
St. Lawrence Seaway cargo shipping improves in May
Overall cargo tonnage shipments (from March 22 to May 31) via the St. Lawrence Seaway totaled 7.6 million metric tons, down 10.8% compared to 2021 but gaining ground in comparison to April, following a slow start to the season due to ice conditions in Lake Superior, according to the latest results published by the Chamber […]
