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• SLSDC Press Releases   



• SLSMC Press Releases   

   SLSDC Press Releases

• January 16, 2008: U.S. Seaway Proposes Tougher Ballast Water Rules for Ocean Vessels
• September 26, 2007: Burns Harbor, Federal Marine Terminal Earn Seaway Pacesetter Awards
• May 29, 2007: Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority and Midwest Terminals of Toledo Earn Honors for Freight Shipments Rise in 2006
• May 17, 2007: Port of Detroit's Nicholson Terminal and Dock Company Posts Robust Increase in Seaway Shipments in 2006
• April 13, 2007: Hallett Dock Terminal Posts Robust Increase in Seaway Shipments in 2006

   SLSMC Press Releases

2008

• March 26, 2008: Seaway Opening Heralds 50th Navigation Season
• March 20, 2008: Welland Canal Ushers in New Season
• March 7, 2008: Seaway Opening Slated for March 22nd
• February 20, 2008: Viterra’s Mooney Appointed to Seaway Board of Directors
• February 19, 2008: Toll Freeze and New Tariff Target Growth in Traffic
• February 19, 2008: Seaway Web Site Undergoes Complete Overhaul
• January 16, 2008: Ballast Water Management Standards Enhanced Once Again
• January 9, 2008: Seaway Caps 2007 Navigation Season on a Positive Note

2007

• December 5, 2007: Seaway Compliant with Security Program Ahead of Deadline
• October 15, 2007: Seaway Corporations Lead Binational Trade Mission to Brazil
• June 27, 2007: Seaway Presses Ahead with Bid to Broaden its Client Base
• June 26, 2007: Seaway Announces Green Power Projects for Welland Canal
• March 21, 2007: Seaway's Montreal / Lake Ontario Section Opens Today
• March 20, 2007: Welland Canal Opens Today Ushering in 75^th Anniversary Season
• February 20, 2007: Welland Canal Opening to Establish New Record
• January 2, 2007: Seaway’s 48^th Navigation Season Establishes New Record

2006

• December 13, 2006: Ian MacGregor Appointed to Seaway Board of Directors
• November 6, 2006: Seaway Appoints New Director of Market Development
• October 13, 2006: Seaway Continues to Attract New Cargoes as Innovative Program Gains Momentum
• October 12, 2006: Transportation Secretary Swears in New SLSDC Administrator
• September 27, 2006: Recent Changes to the Seaway Board
• July 21, 2006: Hwy H₂O Travelling Container on its Way to the Great Lakes
• July 18, 2006: Seaway’s 1^st Quarter Results Show Strong Gains in Traffic
• July 11, 2006: Hwy H₂O Signs Agreement with German Port Group
• June 29, 2006: Agreement Resolves Issues Around Seaway Opening
• May 25, 2006: St. Lawrence Seaway Posts Strong Gains in Traffic Volume
• April 27, 2006: Great Lakes Seaway Delegation Meets With Shipping Industry Leaders in Hong Kong
• April 25, 2006: Friendship Agreement signed between Seaway Corporations’ Hwy H₂O Port Partners Program and Shanghai Port Management Bureau
• April 24, 2006: Great Lakes Seaway Corporation Leaders Sign Cooperative Marine Transportation Agreement with Chinese Officials
• April 21, 2006: Seaway Corporations Lead Binational Trade Mission to China
• March 23, 2006: Seaway Officially Opens 48^th Navigation Season Today
• March 21, 2006: Welland Canal Opens For Business Today
• February 22, 2006: David Mothersill Appointed to Seaway Board
• January 4, 2006: St. Lawrence Seaway Closes 47^th Navigation Season

2005

• October 21, 2005: Great Lakes Seaway Trade Mission Promotes Shipping Opportunities to Europeans
• October 19, 2005: Great Lakes Seaway Trade Mission Seeks German Short Sea Shipping Expertise
• October 18, 2005: Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Trade Mission Participants Highlight Passenger Shipping Opportunities in the Great Lakes
• October 17, 2005: Great Lakes Seaway Trade Mission Executives Discuss Ballast Water and Invasive Species Issues with International Maritime Organization
• September 16, 2005: Modal Shift Advocated for Containerized Cargo
• July 19, 2005: Lower Fees Bring New Cargo to Seaway
• June 28, 2005: Seaway 2004-05 Annual Report Highlights Successful Year
• March 25, 2005: Seaway's Montreal / Lake Ontario Section Opens on Schedule
• March 23, 2005: St. Lawrence Seaway Opens for Business Today
• March 23, 2005: St. Lawrence Seaway Announces Reduced Lockage Fees For New Cargo
• March 21, 2005: Seaway Officials Meet With Niagara Politicians About Canal Security
• March 7, 2005: New Appointments to the Seaway Board of Directors
• January 4, 2005: St. Lawrence Seaway Closes 46^th Navigation Season

2004

• September 16, 2004: Changes to Seaway Board of Directors
• August 16, 2004: Seaway Traffic at Five-Year High
• July 12, 2004: Seaway Announces Winners of the Marine Transport High School Essay Contest
• July 8, 2004: Seaway 2003-04 Annual Report Reflects New Focus on Business Growth
• June 30, 2004: Canadian Seaway Conforms to ISPS Security Code
• June 3, 2004: Seaway Corporations, Transport Québec Lead Binational Trade Mission to Greece
• March 25, 2004: Seaway Opens As Scheduled
• March 23, 2004: Welland Canal Opens For Business Today
• January 12, 2004: St. Lawrence Seaway Appoints Market Development Director to Seek New Business

2003

• December 29, 2003: St. Lawrence Seaway Closes 45^th Navigation Season
• November 5, 2003: Binational St. Lawrence Seaway Web Site Goes Platinum
• October 2, 2003: Seaway Corporations Lead Great Lakes Trade Mission to Belgium and the Netherlands
• July 10, 2003: Seaway 2002-2003 Annual Report Highlights New Business Plan
• May 1, 2003: Canada & U.S. sign memorandum of cooperation to ensure long-term success of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway
• March 31, 2003: 45^th Seaway Shipping Season Underway with New CEO at Helm
• March 28, 2003: Canadian and U.S. Seaway Corporations Open Waterway to Mandatory AIS
• March 26, 2003: Welland Canal Will Observe Traditional Official Opening
• March 7, 2003: St. Lawrence Seaway 2003 Navigation Season Opens March 31
• March 3, 2003: St. Lawrence Seaway Participates in Seatrade Annual Convention
• January 9, 2003: St. Lawrence Seaway Improves Safety in Wake of Windoc Incident

2002

• December 27, 2002: St. Lawrence Seaway Closes Another Successful Navigation Season
• September 17, 2002: Seaway Corporations Lead Great Lakes Trade Mission to France and Spain
• September 5, 2002: St. Lawrence Seaway Fields First AIS Technology on Inland Waterway in the World
• June 10, 2002: Seaway Launches E-Business Applications
• April 15, 2002: Canada - U.S. Working Together to Thwart Terrorist Threat to Great Lakes Region
• March 26, 2002: Top Hat Ceremony at Welland Canal Officially Opens 44^th Shipping Season on St. Lawrence Seaway