Chamber of Marine CommerceFrom Chamber of Marine CommerceAll LogisticsU.S. Ports See Final Surge Before St. Lawrence Seaway Season ClosesThe number of vessels in the Great Lakes-Seaway system exceeds the five-year average as ships deliver much-needed supplies and make a final push to export grain before the St. Lawrence Seaway closes Dec. 30.December 15, 2015All LogisticsU.S. Manufacturing Fuels Shipping on St. Lawrence SeawayU.S. manufacturing is expected to keep ship traffic on the St. Lawrence Seaway bustling this season after a strong start for general cargo shipments through the navigation system.June 11, 2015All LogisticsNorth American Exports, Imports Drive St. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Up 5 Percent Over 2013 LevelTotal cargo shipments on the St. Lawrence Seaway have now surpassed 2013 levels by 5 percent due to strong North American import/export activity. According to the St. Lawrence Seaway, total cargo tonnage from March 25 to September 30 reached 24.4 million metric tons.October 7, 2014All LogisticsSt. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Shipments Up 3 Percent Over 2013 LevelsTotal cargo shipments on the St. Lawrence Seaway have now surpassed 2013 levels despite one of the most difficult starts to the shipping season in years due to ice coverage. According to Seaway figures, total cargo tonnage from March 25 to August 31 reached 20 million metric tons, up 3 percent over the same period last year.September 8, 2014Page 1 of 1
