Ice hits Great Lakes coal shipments
MAY 29, 2014 — The Lakes Carriers Association says that ice formation the likes of which had not been seen since 1994 dramatically slowed coal shipments on the Great Lakes in April.
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Conversion will create new Canadian self-unloader
MAY 27, 2014 — Rand Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ:RLOG) is adding another river class self unloader to its fleet. It says it will be the first new Canadian flagged river class self-unloader introduced
Used fake mariner license, gets seven years prison
MAY 7, 2014 — A Coast Guard investigation has led to the sentencing of a man to seven years in prison for offenses that included piloting commercial ships on the Great Lakes
Refiner to offer low sulfur blend to tug and towboat market
MARCH 20, 2014 — Independently owned crude oil refinery Continental Refining Company, LLC, Somerset, KY, is producing a low sulfur marine diesel fuel (T-90 700) for use in the ECA 1 Operating
Rand Logistics to reflag, convert Danish tanker
MARCH 14, 2014 — Great Lakes dry bulk vessel operator Rand Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLOG) has acquired a Danish flagged chemical tanker that will be converted to a Canadian flagged river class
Rand Logistics completes $212.5 million refinancing
MARCH 13, 2014 — Great Lakes bulk vessel operator Rand Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLOG) reports it has completed a $212.5 million financing comprised of a $140.0 million senior secured credit facility and
U.S. Great Lakes ports had busy November
DECEMBER 17, 2013 — While the 2013 shipping season saw overall fluctuating cargo figures, U.S. ports on the Great Lakes have continued to outperform their initial projections, says the Saint Lawrence Seaway
Rand Logistics reports latest quarterly results
AUGUST 7, 2013 — Great Lakes operator Rand Logistics, Inc. (Nasdaq:RLOG) today announced its financial results for its fiscal year 2014 first quarter ended June 30, 2013. Rand, which operates both U.S.-flag
M.E.B.A. and Interlake Steamship agree new contract
JULY 1, 2013 — The Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) and Interlake Steamship Company have reached an agreement on a 12-year contract for 10 bulker vessels on the Great Lakes. M.E.B.A. rank
Stars align for Canadian laker fleet renewal
MAY 31, 2013 — Canada’s Great Lakes fleet is being rejuvenated with the addition of ships by three major carriers, Canada Steamship Lines (CSL), Algoma Central and Fednav. According to CSL President Rod