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Viking cruise line building two cutting-edge ships for North America use
A big player in the cruise industry is diving into the Great Lakes market. Switzerland-based Viking, which built its name plying the rivers of Europe, is extending its reach into North America in 2022 with voyages exploring the largest surface of fresh water in the world. The announcement was made by Viking founder and chairman…
Read MoreGreat Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Announce Steps to Protect our Waters and Grow our Regional Economy
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers gathered today for their 2019 Leadership Summit. The Governors and Premiers announced a series of actions on water, transportation, impact investing, and tourism. “The waters of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River unite our states and provinces,” said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, Chair…
Read MoreCruising the Great Lakes: More ships, more passengers, more stops in Cleveland
To people who grew up near the Great Lakes, these bodies of water are no big deal. But to the rest of the world, they are extraordinary spaces that invite exploration, says Chris Conlin, president of Great Lakes Cruise Co., a Michigan travel agency that specializes in lake cruises. Great Lakes cruising has experienced a…
Read MoreGreat Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers Launch Cruise The Great Lakes
Initiative Aims to Bring More Cruise Passengers to Great Lakes (MACKINAC ISLAND, MI) – Against the backdrop of a cruise ship docked at Mackinac Island, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder today helped launch “Cruise the Great Lakes,” a new international partnership to bring more cruise passengers to the Great Lakes. “Cruise the Great Lakes” is the…
Read MoreEconomic Impacts Study
Economy The Economic Impacts of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System Full Report (pdf) Executive Summary (pdf) Soo Locks (pdf) Port of Chicago (pdf) Port of Detroit (pdf) Port of Duluth (pdf) Port of Erie (pdf) Port of Green Bay (pdf) Port of Lorain (pdf) Port of Milwaukee (pdf) Port of Monroe (pdf) Port of Oswego (pdf) Port of…
Read MoreKey Seaway Commodities See Growth in July
Washington, DC (August 15, 2018) – St. Lawrence Seaway traffic remained steady during the month of July, with year-to-date total cargo shipments of 16.5 million metric tons. Total transits were up by 2.5 percent from the same time last year. Top performing cargoes…
Read MoreSLSDC Great Lakes Regional Initiative Continues into Third Year
The SLSDC has been better able to support Great Lakes ports, terminals, shippers, carriers, and labor to increase maritime trade. With the recent arrival of Ken Carey, the Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation’s Manager of Market Development, the two Seaway Corporations are continuing to expand and grow the Seaway maritime supply chain. Outreach to…
Read MoreThe Interlake Steamship Company Joins Green Marine Along With Other Great Lakes Seaway Partnership Members
The Interlake Steamship Company, a Great Lakes Seaway Partnership member, has become the first U.S. Great Lakes shipowner to join Green Marine, the largest voluntary environmental certification program for the maritime industry in North America. As the largest privately held U.S.-flagged fleet on the Great Lakes, the Interlake Steamship Company is propelled by a long-term…
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States/Provinces Total Employment 0 JOBS Total Business Revenue $0 BILLION Total Taxes Paid $0 MILLION Quebec Relies on Great Lakes-Seaway Shipping Quebec is the gateway to the Great Lakes-Seaway system. The St. Lawrence River acts as a valuable connection to Ontario and U.S. markets farther west. More than 56 million tons of Great Lakes-Seaway cargo…
Read MoreGreat Lakes-Seaway Shipping is Environmentally Smart
Sustainability The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River are precious, shared resources. Not only are they a marine highway, they are also a source of drinking water for millions of people, and a delicate ecosystem supporting diverse habitat and wildlife. Great Lakes vessel operators, ports and terminals are all working to reduce their environmental footprint…
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