By Wessley Johnson - As if COVID-19 was not enough this summer, a full river closure and a halt to shipping on one of the nation's busiest river systems is imminently approaching. The Illinois River system connects the supply of goods with domestic and international markets. This system of navigable water stretches roughly 333 miles, beginning with the Calumet River in … [Read more...]
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Launches Investigation Into Canadian Ballast Water Regulations
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has formally launched its into claims that Canada's pending ballast water regulations will unfairly hurt U.S.-flagged vessels. The launching of the investigation follows a petition filed in March by the U.S.-based Lake Carriers’ Association to look into the regulations. The Canadian Governments proposed ballast water regulations are … [Read more...]
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to Investigate Canada’s Proposed Ballast Water Regulations
The U.S. Federal Maritime Administration has agreed to investigate alleged discriminatory ballast water regulations imposed by Canada. The Commission voted unanimously to accept a petition filed by U.S.-based Lake Carriers’ Association to look into the matter. In accepting the petition, the Commission agrees to initiate an investigation of specific allegations set forth in … [Read more...]
U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Shipping Season to Start Wednesday
Photo credit: American Maritime Partnership The first U.S.-flag commercial vessel will transit the locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on Wednesday, kicking off the start of the 2020 sailing season. So-called “lakers” carry raw materials that are vital for driving the U.S. economy, including iron ore for steel, stone and cement for construction, grain, coal, sand, and … [Read more...]
American Steamship Company Sold for $260 Million
The ACS ship Adam E. Cornelius nearing the lighthouse at Gateway Metro Port in Buffalo. File Photo: American Steamship Company The owner of American Steamship Company has agreed to sell the company to Rand Logistics in a stock purchase agreement valued at $260 million. American Steamship Company operates the largest fleet of U.S.-flagged vessels on the Great Lakes, … [Read more...]