Lakers & Salties
More than 25 companies operate ships on the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System. Find the latest information on shipbuilding, ship innovations, and technological advances here.
Anticipating a Bright Future
Ontario Shipyards reflects on new name and expanding vision On January 1, 2024, Heddle Shipyards, headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario, changed its name to become Ontario Shipyards. Heddle was founded singularly... Read More
St. Lawrence Seaway Begins 66th Navigation Season
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System’s 66th navigation season is now underway. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) joined its partner,... Read More
Fostering a Positive Workplace
Algoma receives top employer accolades, works hard to stay there Algoma Central Corporation, based in St. Catharines, Ontario, received a high honor at the end of 2023: Algoma was named... Read More
LOGISTEC Acquired by Blue Wolf Capital Partners
One of the largest cargo handling companies in North America is under new ownership. Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC, a middle market private equity firm specializing in the industrial and... Read More
Recruiting The Workforce Of Tomorrow
Royal Canadian Navy Leads Inaugural Career/Workforce Expo The aligned issues of maritime workforce development and employee recruitment are receiving high level and extensive attention. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the... Read More
Combating Aquatic Invasive Species
Upgrading Canada’s Ballast Water Treatment Regulation Plans In light of the numerous problems created by aquatic invasive species (AIS), Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken out about this on... Read More
CSL Achieves Milestones in Decarbonization Initiatives
The CSL Group (CSL) has announced a significant milestone in its Great Lakes biofuel program. With a cumulative 75,000 running hours on B100 biofuel over the past four years, CSL... Read More
The Great Lakes Towing Company Assists with Vessel Grounding
The Great Lakes Towing Company recently assisted in the freeing of the grounded commercial vessel, BARBRO G. The incident happened near Belle Isle on the Detroit River. The pilot aboard... Read More
Davie Purchases Finland’s Helsinki Shipyard Oy
Canada’s largest shipbuilder, Davie Shipbuilding, has acquired Finland’s Helsinki Shipyard Oy, the world’s leading builder of icebreakers and ice-class ships. While both shipyards will remain separate legal entities, the business... Read More
Meeting the Challenge: The St. Mary’s Challenger
One ship has met the challenge of transporting bulk commodities to help build the economy of the United States for over 100 years. The bulk cement barge known today as... Read More
Warner Petroleum Bringing Biodiesel to the Great Lakes
Environmentally Friendly Biodiesel Supports Sustainable Shipping As a major fuel supplier to the Great Lakes, Michigan-based Warner Petroleum is poised to have a major impact on sustainable maritime shipping by... Read More