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SLSDC Press Releases
2011
- November 3, 2011: Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Employees Honored by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation
- October 18, 2011: New Economic Study Finds Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System Supports Over 225,000 Jobs and Generates Billions in Other Benefits
- September 28, 2011: Department of Transportation Presents Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority With Seaway Pacesetter Award for International Tonnage Shipments
- August 24, 2011: Department of Transportation Presents Port of Oswego With Seaway Pacesetter Award for International Tonnage Shipments
- August 18, 2011: Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor Posts Largest Increase in International Tonnage in 2010 Earning Seaway Pacesetter Award
- July 28, 2011: Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Earns Seaway Award for Increase in International Freight Shipments
- July 20, 2011: Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority Earns Pacesetter Award for Increase in International Tonnage During 2010 Navigation Year
- May 26, 2011: Dwight D. Eisenhower Visitors' Center to Open for Season
- April 28, 2011: Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Announces Pacesetter Award Winners for 2010 Navigation Season
2010
- November 19, 2010: Grain Export Shipping on Upswing in Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Ports
- August 11, 2010: Port of Milwaukee Earns Pacesetter Award for Increase in International Tonnage During 2009 Navigation Year
- July 20, 2010: Duluth Seaway Port Authority Earns Pacesetter Award for Increase in International Tonnage During 2009 Navigation Year
- April 20, 2010: Seaway Corporations Reaffirm Bi-National Process for Setting Seaway Opening Dates
- April 7, 2010: Historic Ice Study Completed on the St. Lawrence Seaway
2009
- May 21, 2009: Dwight D. Eisenhower Visitors' Center to Open for Season
- March 13, 2009: New Federal Report Highlights Improvement in Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System Ballast Water Inspection Process
- March 12, 2009: U.S. Seaway Corporation Receives First Year of Infrastructure Renewal Funding
2008
- July 29, 2008: Closure of the St. Lawrence Seaway Not Needed to Fight Invasive Species, New Study Says
- January 16, 2008: U.S. Seaway Proposes Tougher Ballast Water Rules for Ocean Vessels
2007
- 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
2012
- January 30, 2012: St. Lawrence Seaway Welcomes New Board Member
- January 17, 2012: Seaway Concludes its 53rd Navigation Season
2011
- October 18, 2011: Great Lakes-Seaway Shipping Adds $16 billion to Canadian Economy
- October 14, 2011: Seaway Workers Ratify Contract
- October 3, 2011: St. Lawrence Seaway Reaches Tentative Agreement with Union
- September 30, 2011: St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation Receives 72-Hour Strike Notice from CAW
- March 31, 2011: Navigation Resumes in Montreal South Shore Canal
- March 31, 2011: Vessel Grounded in Montreal South Shore Canal
- March 22, 2011: Seaway Opens 53rd Navigation Season Projecting 7% Increase for 2011
- February 4, 2011: St. Lawrence Seaway Welcomes Three New Directors
- January 13, 2011: Seaway Tonnage Rebounds In 2010
2010
- September 2, 2010: The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation Announces Changes to its Board of Directors and Appoints a New C.E.O.
- July 15, 2010: Navigation Resumes on Seaway’s South Shore Canal
- July 13, 2010: Fuel Cleanup Underway in Montreal South Shore Canal
- June 23, 2010: Osprey Chick Born in New Home at Iroquois Lock
- June 21, 2010: Seaway Reports Cargo Volumes Well Ahead of Last Year
- May 11, 2010: St. Lawrence Seaway Reports Increase in Cargo Shipped
- April 7, 2010: Historic Ice Study Completed on the St. Lawrence Seaway
- March 25, 2010: Seaway Tonnage Set to Rebound
- January 8, 2010: Seaway Concludes 50th Anniversary Season
2009
- July 3, 2009: Seaway Committed to Sustainable Shipping Practices
- March 31, 2009: St. Lawrence Seaway Celebrates 50th Anniversary
- January 6, 2009: Seaway Concludes 50th Navigation Season
2008
- December 19, 2008: Saint-Louis de Gonzague Bridge Restored to Full Operation
- December 16, 2008: Marine Traffic to Resume in Beauharnois Canal
- November 10, 2008: Seaway Corporations Lead Binational Trade Mission to Genoa, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey
- October 23, 2008: Seaway Workers Ratify Contract
- October 14, 2008: St. Lawrence Seaway Reaches Agreement with Union
- September 16, 2008: Statement by The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation on the Results of a Strike Vote by CAW
- July 9, 2008: Seaway’s Bid to Diversify its Cargo Base Gaining Traction
- 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 75th Anniversary Season
- February 20, 2007: Welland Canal Opening to Establish New Record
- January 2, 2007: Seaway’s 48th 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 1st 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 48th 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 47th 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 46th 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 45th 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: 45th 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 44th Shipping Season on St. Lawrence Seaway