People
Deckhands, captains, dockworkers, and terminal operators are just a few of the many people who help to make the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System run smoothly.
Ryan McDonough: Sailing Up the Career Ladder With Grand River
Ryan McDonough, 30, banked his future on a career as a Great Lakes mariner and finds it’s an ideal choice. The merchant marine industry is where good pay, travel, time... Read More
Acknowledging Veterans: New Great Lakes Maritime Academy Program Accepts Sea Hours From Service
For the past several years the U.S. maritime industry and the U.S. Maritime Administration have supported an initiative known as military-to-mariner. The purpose of this program is to encourage military... Read More
Trail Blazer, True Pioneer: Laurence Pathy Inducted Into Great Lakes Hall of Fame
Of the thousands of stories Laurence Pathy could tell from 38 years of leading Fednav Limited, he chooses those involving people – the reason behind all cargo – whether employees,... 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
Moving Commodities: How International Logistics Complications Are Impacting Great Lakes/Seaway Shipping
How is your business or member businesses in the Great Lakes/Seaway region being impacted by challenges in the global supply chain? We’ve seen both challenges and opportunities posed by global... Read More
In Leadership: News from October–December 2021
Ann Phillips Nominated for MARAD Administrator President Joe Biden has nominated Rear Adm. Ann Phillips to be the next administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration. Phillips served 31 years in... Read More
Committing to Maritime: Preparing to Design the Region’s Future Ships
I basically grew up on the water. I’ve been sailing since I was six months old, spending summers onboard my family’s sailboat out of Muskegon, Michigan. Being on the water,... 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
Historic Spending: Federal Spending Means Big Money for Great Lakes Shipping
Federal spending has reached historic levels over the last 18 months as Congress has worked to address the pandemic and boost the economy. Within the last year, Congress has approved... Read More
Women in Logistics: Preparing to Meet the Next Round of Nominees
“The industry’s great connector.” “Someone with a rarely matched work ethic.” These words were used to nominate Sonia Simard who is the first recipient of Great Lakes/Seaway Review’s Impact! 2021... Read More