Interviews

Marie Strum Receives the Great Lakes/Seaway Review Impact! Award

By Christi Kleiner Marie Strum, chief of the Engineering and Technical Services Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District, is the recipient of the Great Lakes/Seaway Review’s... Read More

Economic Well-Being: U.S., Canadian Ports Work Together To Promote Efficient Operation

GL/SR: “How does the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, well-managed by allied nations Canada and the United States, contribute to economic well-being and national/regional security?”   James Weakley │ President, Lake Carriers’... Read More

New Chicago Leadership: Erik Varela Leaves Rail Focus to Lead the Illinois International Port District

As the new executive director for the Illinois International Port District, Erik Varela brings fresh eyes and intermodal experience. Previously senior director of public affairs for Union Pacific Railroad, he... Read More

Interview: Fraser Industries’ 133-year Shipbuilding Legacy Continues Under New Ownership

Patrick Kelly is the new CEO for Fraser Industries, a regional anchor in the shipbuilding industry. Based in Superior, Wisconsin, Fraser has invested $10 million in new equipment, including a... Read More

Growing Maritime: Great Lakes/Seaway Review Becomes Part of Larger Maritime Publishing Company

Nelson Spence Spencer, Jr., along with his father, is owner of The Waterways Journal, Inc., (WJI), which newly includes Harbor House Publishers as its Great Lakes shipping and custom publishing... Read More