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U.S. Department of Transportation • Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation recently continued on page 3 continued attracted a crowd of crowd a attracted Baie St. Paul Federal Federal Satuski THE SEAWAY IS NOW ON FACEBOOK! THE WWW.FB.COM/USDOTSLSDC SEAWAY made her maiden voyage to the Seaway System, and Algoma’s and System, Seaway Lakes Great the to voyage maiden her made part vessels, new “These December. in launched was Equinox 740-foot new com- carriers, ocean and domestic by effort renewal fleet dollar billion a of in tons million 10.6 recorded have which efforts marketing our with bined poten- future Seaway’s the underscore years, five past the over business new Bowles, the CEO added of theand President Terence Canadian tial,” Corporation. Management Seaway Lawrence St. of tons short million 3.7 of movement included season the in spots Bright ports Michigan Upper Michigan and Shore North Minnesota from ore iron move- for vessels larger into there transshipped is ore The City. to Lakes the in handled coal for tonnage overall While China. to usually ment a Association Carriers’ Lake the to according percent 25 roughly dropped low the for market export an of development the been has story news good Resources Energies Midwest The Europe. to coal Basin River Powder sulfur st million 1.372 shipped Wisconsin, Superior, in terminal coal (MERC) Co. noted there officials and transshipment for Quebec of Port the to year last in of at that early least they January for movement guarantees have 2013. in st million 1.65 (GLSLS) System Seaway Lawrence Lakes St. in the Great Competitiveness Information the of Draft boost the with introduction a huge received com- of is the ability benefit immediate The 2012. in July (DIS) System to is equivalent essentially that cargo to load additional vessels mercial a those of extra Over season, the Lakers. course for draft of inches three freight of tons million to add additional an up could tons of hundreds DIS with equipped vessel “A the new technology. employ if all vessels given keel, the ship’s under water of the amount gauge precisely now can the of models precise highly with combined navigation guided satellite the of Administrator Deputy Middlebrook, Craig said floor,” channel Corporation. Development Seaway Lawrence Saint U.S. into shipped cargoes general and coal ore, iron in increases tonnage The - tech and vessels newer of introduction the and System the of out and the as ports, The 2012. in spots bright clearly were DIS like nologies most in records clear establish not did activities, trade for nexus natural attention: close merit achievements outstanding several but cases, The 2012 St. Lawrence Seaway navigation season ended on New Year’s eve, Year’s New on ended season navigation Seaway Lawrence St. 2012 The 2,400 almost with season day 285 waterway’s binational the out closing of tons metric million 38.9 estimated an and transits vessel commercial busy a by possible made volume, traffic in increase percent 3.7 The cargo. historic coal, and ore Iron grain. Canadian of run export end-of-season and (15 increases digit double posted cargoes, bulk Seaway of mainstays cargoes general by showing strong similar the and respectively) percent, 24 steadily is rebound economic the that evidence strong as stood percent) (10 forward. moving Lakes, Great the in trading vessels new several of arrival the saw season The Fednav The fleet. aging an renewing December. last Cleveland in attendance public wide-spread and admirers M/V vessel, Class Trillium Lines Steamship Canada 2012 Seaway Navigation Season Navigation Seaway 2012 Up Wrap S ’ Craig H. Craig Middlebrook continued on page 2 continued COLUMN

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Appreciation Reception Appreciation Bulk Journal Awards Journal Bulk Cleanest Mode of Transportation of Mode Cleanest Members Sworn In Sworn Members Conference Welcomes Two New Board Members Board New Two Welcomes The The new year brings a new outlook and renewed optimism for the season.upcoming Last increase of nearly four year’s in percent coupled tonnage, with the in new investments vessels, new infrastructure, port and new technologies for the signs system, are noteworthy New Year— New Investments— New Confidence New www.greatlakes-seaway.com Recap of Pacesetter Award Winners Award Pacesetter of Recap Update Congress New a Close to Comes Season 2012 Association Maritime Connecticut Home New a Find Treasures Maritime News Personnel Events Upcoming New Vessels Arrive in Seaway System Seaway in Arrive Vessels New Stakeholder Host SLSDC/SLSMC Fednav and CSL receive International International receive CSL and Fednav Study Finds Marine Transportation Transportation Marine Finds Study In In This Issue: Columnist Guest Corporation Management Seaway Board Advisory SLSDC New DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR WINTER 2013

SeawayCompass Deputy Administrator’s Column, continued from page 1 miles away. Ultimately, the benefits of these port invest- of investment and growth. These system-wide invest- ments will be realized in the movement of more cargo ments from both the public and private sector, in both and by attracting more ships. the U.S. and Canada, demonstrate a long-term commit- ment to shipping in the Great Lakes Seaway System. We are excited that a billion-dollar fleet renewal is underway and the delivery of a number of new vessels The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation that will be trading on the Great Lakes Seaway System (SLSDC) is at the mid-point of the federally funded has already begun. When major shipping companies multi-year Asset Renewal Program (ARP). The infra- like Fednav, Canadian Steamship Lines (CSL) and structure improvements are significant and already mak- Algoma are investing millions of dollars to build new, ing a difference in the safety and efficiency of the System. state-of-the-art ships, vessels specifically designed for The first four years of ARP funding totaled $65.5 million transiting the Great Lakes, that is a sign of confidence on 43 ARP projects with another $16 million estimated in the marine shipping industry, and in the future of the to be spent in FY 2013. The ARP work that has been Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System. Built with the completed includes maintenance dredging in the U.S. latest technology, the new generation of vessels are portion of the navigation channel, structural rehabili - safer, more environmentally friendly, have greater fuel tation and corrosion prevention work on the Seaway efficiency, and are receiving wide acclaim. International Bridge, gatelifter upgrades, upstream mitre gate rehabilitation at both the Eisenhower and Snell Improvements in technology for the System also Locks, and a number of other structural and equipment came on line last year that will help improve and grow repairs and replacements. The ARP work underway this the marine industry in the Great Lakes. The Draft winter is the most critical yet, with three large-scale Information System (DIS) was implemented system- projects requiring around-the-clock work; the installa- wide in July and permits vessels equipped with the tion of an ice flushing system at Snell Lock, the rehabili- technology to safely handle more cargo by optimizing tation of the downstream miter gate rehabilitation at the use of the available water levels. This ground - Eisenhower Lock, and on-going upgrades to valve oper- breaking technology gives mariners real time information ating machinery at both locks. If all goes as planned, the on current and projected distances between a vessel’s U.S. government will have invested upwards of $175 mil- keel and river bottoms. For vessels equipped with this lion in total on the rehabilitation and modernization of technology, the DIS will allow them to travel the Seaway the infrastructure. safely at a draft up to three inches more than the pub- lished maximum draft allowed. Likewise, the Canadian Seaway Corporation has a five- year asset renewal plan underway totaling $270 million, These investments—in infrastructure, in vessels, and in with $62 million in funding for major maintenance in technology—are critical to maintaining the long-term 2012 and 2013. Everything from concrete rehabilitation significance of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway to replacement of lifting machinery to modernization is System. The size and scope of the current public and included in the extensive list of project work. The dollars private investments on both sides of the border are invested each year ensure the long-term reliability of second only to the era of the Seaway’s construction. the Seaway and support the efforts by the ports and the Just as those fundamental investments contributed to private sector to move North American products and decades of prosperity, today’s major investments are raw materials to global clients. laying the ground work for future growth.

Efficient waterway and port infrastructure will continue to keep the maritime industry an important economic force and port investments are a key part of the good news story of 2012. In Cleveland, a new $4.5 million rail loop linking the port with main lines nearby is expected to enable more efficient movement of heavy cargo. The addition of this intermodal ship-to-rail link will permit the seamless transfer of steel products to as far west as Wisconsin, broadening the reach of the port. The Port of Oswego has made investments this past year to improve the handling of aluminum ingots being moved to the Novelis aluminum sheet factory a few

2 WINTER 2013 SeawayCompass 2012 Season Wrap Up, continued from page 1 Muskegon Ogdensburg The small western Michigan port of Muskegon stepped out The Port of Ogdensburg basked in its second best wind com- of the shadows last June to show it is a player in the wind ponent handling season ever, welcoming nine ships, 210 rail industry sector. First it exported two wind blade molds from cars, and a thousand trucks to haul the more than $100M the Energetx factory 30 miles south of the port to Bilbao, cargo to the two construction sites. Truck traffic from the port Spain. Shortly thereafter for a 10-week period the port’s to the Marble River Wind Farm in Churubusco, New York and Mart Dock was a beehive of activity as seven ocean-going the Green Mountain Power Project in Lowell, Vermont was vessels arrived loaded with towers from South Korea and intense for two months last summer as wind developers raced blades from Brake, Germany. The hubbub was all about get- to get the turbines installed, and connected to the grid before ting scores of these outsized components unloaded, staged, collecting their tax credit. Ogdensburg Port Director Wade and when ready, loaded onto trucks headed into the Beebe Davis said the activity accounted for almost one million Wind Farm in central Michigan. The activity was hailed in dollars of direct economic impact to the local area. local media as the most significant marine activity at the port since the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959. Erie Donjon Shipbuilding and Repair in Erie opened the season Port of Milwaukee with a christening of its first tug-barge unit in 40 years. The The Port of Milwaukee moved two P&H electric rope Ken Boothe, Sr. tug and the self-unloading barge Lakes mining shovels to Russia last June for use in Siberian coal Contender joined the American Steamship Co. fleet. fields. Because the contract involved financing through the U.S. Export-Import Bank, American law requires the cargo be transported via a U.S. flagged vessel. The Maersk Illinois and its crew provided that service and the movement rep - resented the first in three decades for the port.

Project cargo handling returned to the Port of Erie in August when Erie Sand and Gravel Dock workers employing the port’s crane moved several large pieces of a storage silo aboard a barge destined for Michigan. On the heels of that Duluth Seaway Port Authority shipment, the Federal Yukon arrived with a 190mt trans- The Twin Ports burnished its reputation as the top wind former that was trucked to the Maritime State for use in industry port in the System in 2012 with a variety of energy power production. shipments. Four Wagenborg shiploads of Siemens 3 mw turbines and hubs from Europe were unloaded and trucked Cleveland to Minnesota Power’s Bison 2 and three wind farms in New Port of Cleveland officials have spent $4.5 million to con- Salem, North Dakota. Meanwhile, a backhaul cargo of LM struct a rail loop linking the port with two Class 1 rail lines, Wind Power’s blades manufactured in Grand Forks headed CSX and Norfolk Southern. The major infrastructure invest- to Brazil via the port’s breakbulk terminal. ment is designed to lure more steel traffic into Cleveland, primarily from Europe, as shippers realize that dropping The 2012 navigation season tonnage increases, vessel their cargoes here will result in fast, efficient delivery engines complete with improved fuel performance and to Midwest manufacturing sites. Because rail shipments can emissions, and delivery of a promising DIS technology to accommodate far more cargo than trucks, the intermodal improve safety and competitiveness—these are just three link that had been missing at this port is viewed as key to significant reasons for widespread optimism about the jumpstarting increases in Cleveland’s steel traffic. upcoming 2013 season.

3 Both were appointed to three-year terms. Mr. Robichon Mr. terms. three-year to appointed were Both interna- the as Gourdeau Paul member board replaces replace will Dool Mr. and representative, carrier tional on representative carrier domestic the as MacGregor Ian president vice senior former Robichon, Mr. board. the Fednav ofMontreal-based the counsel general and corporate counsel, special as serves but retired is Limited, of Fednav. member board and secretary Central ofAlgoma CEO and president the was Dool Mr. before years seven for , Catharines, St. Corp., 2008. in retiring Integrated Action Team (e-Nav IAT)—as part of its part IAT)—as (e-Nav Team Action Integrated of e-navigation future the concerning outreach strategic Federal of the role the on dialogue national a opened has navigation and “eNavigation” of support in government can and February through extends dialogue The services. http://enav.ideascale.com. at found be Integrated Investment Infrastructure MTS The CMTS “Transportation interactive an completed just Team Action Federal MTS-related recent lists that Map” Investment http://www.cmts.gov/ area: geographic by funding map data reports multi-layered This Maps/Index.aspx. the to of funding and levels Federal sources the diverse connectors. and MTS intermodal input public seek to is the CMTS expected soon, Very paper policy system transportation marine Arctic on an that directive a to Congressional in response developed in the policies transportation coordinate the CMTS “Compendium a include products Other Arctic. U.S. visual a quick provides that ofPrograms” MTS Federal are and agencies departments Federal on how reference on the and MTS a the in handbook supporting engaged visit the Please the to MTS. offunding Federal sources for often at http://www.cmts.gov site web CMTS activities. CMTS and on other these updates of in for- that passage 2012 legislation the recent With more even hear should you law, into the CMTS malizes in support partnership interagency valuable this about System! Transportation Marine of the U.S. The Saint Lawrence Seaway The Lawrence Saint is a Corporation Development ofmember a founding federal called forum inter-departmental on the Marine the Committee (CMTS). System Transportation estab- The ofpurpose the CMTS, the by in and 2004 chaired lished is to ofSecretary Transportation, of a partnership Federal create with and agencies departments the for Marine responsibility The Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Management Seaway Lawrence St. Canadian The members new two welcomes (SLSMC) Corporation and Robichon of directors—Georges board their to Dool. Timothy The St. Lawrence Seaway Lawrence St. The Corporation Management New Two Welcomes Members Board Transportation System (MTS). The CMTS is directed to is The CMTS directed (MTS). System Transportation of national and implementation the development ensure and needs to with national consistent are that policies MTS to its views and recommendations the to President report services One ofongoing MTS. the greatest the U.S. improve for forum a consistent is the provide by CMTS to provided to offices and Departmental administrators agency Federal of within each abreast priority issues stay to meet quarterly or agencies 25 federal over Currently, or office. agency MTS in the CMTS. participate offices engagement enhanced include will plan work 2013 CMTS The e-Navigation CMTS The stakeholders. and interests MTS of HIGHLIGHTED GUEST Helen Brohl, on Committee Director, Executive System Transportation Marine WINTER WINTER 2013

SeawayCompass 4 WINTER 2013 SeawayCompass New SLSDC Advisory Board Members Sworn In by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation

On January 23, 2013, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood swore in two new Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Advisory Board Members: William J. Mielke, of Wisconsin and Dr. Arthur H. Sulzer, Ed D. Captain USN (Ret) of Pennsylvania.

William J. Mielke is Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Office of Ruekert/Mielke, a consult- ing engineering company located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. He has been a director of Bank Mutual Corporation since 2000, and its subsidiary, Bank Mutual, since 1988. Mr. Mielke is also a Fellow of the American Consulting U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, administers Engineers Council and served as a diplomat of the the oath to Captain Arthur Sulzer, SLSDC Advisory Board American Academy of Environmental Engineers. From member, as his wife, Betsy holds the family bible. 2006 to 2007, he was a member of the Special Committee on the Great Lakes Water Resources Compact. Prior to Dr. Arthur H. Sulzer, Ed D. Captain USN (Ret), is that, he was a member of the Wisconsin Land Council President of Arthur H. Sulzer Associates, Inc., a position from 1998 to 2003, and was a member of the Joint he has held since 2001. From 1974 to 2005, Captain Sulzer Architect-Engineer Committee on Federal Procurement served in the U.S. Navy. His active duty assignments of Engineering Services from 1987 to 1995, serving as included Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Chairman for his last year on the Committee. Mr. Mielke Enduring Freedom, where he commanded the United earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University States Naval Ship Comet. In 2003, Captain Sulzer joined of Wisconsin-Madison and is a registered Professional several colleagues to open Maritime Academy Charter Engineer and Land Surveyor. High School. He was the Manager of Industrial Relations for Keystone Shipping Company from 1996 to 2003 and was Vice President of Operations for the Sea Line Company from 1987 to 1988. Captain Sulzer has taught at various institutions including the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, Calhoon Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Engineering School, State University of New York Maritime College, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He is a United States Coast Guard Licensed Ships Master and Third Assistant Engineer with extensive commercial sailing experience. Captain Sulzer earned a B.S. in Marine Transportation and an M.S. in Transportation Management & Maintenance from the State University of New York Maritime College. He received an M.B.A. in Finance from Hofstra University and an Ed. D. from the University of Pennsylvania.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, administers the oath to William Mielke, SLSDC Advisory Board member.

5 Baie St. Paul self-unloading Laker. self-unloading Baie St. Paul ) emissions, ) and emissions, an 85 reduction percent x ) emissions, ) a emissions, 99 reduction percent in sulfur x Fednav received the IBJ Award for Bulk Ship Operator of Operator Ship Bulk for Award IBJ the received Fednav to contribution Fednav’s highlights award The Year. the implemen- the in leadership its as well as trade, maritime including standards operating industry of higher tation safety. and protection, environmental efficiency, Year of the Ship Bulk for Award IBJ the received CSL innovative its for Presented to the year’s most outstanding individual bulk individual outstanding most year’s the to Presented oper- the recognizes award the vessel, built newly or ship safety superior and innovation, design efficiency, ational the set that features environmental and vessels. other from apart in particulate matter (PM) emissions. download a visitofcopy To the study, www.greatlakes-seaway.com. oxides (SO oxides most meaningful analysis of the marine mode, report findings are for presented three fleet categories: (1) fleet Seaway-size (Canadian domestic carriers fleet and international (2) vessels); Seaway-sized U.S. domestic fleet operatingpredominantly (U.S. in the and Great Lakes); Upper (3) Combined Great Lakes- fleet fleet).fleet Seaway (Seaway-size and U.S. stakeholders, marine provide to designed is report The policymakers government and planners, transportation with an assessment of the potential environmental and social impacts that could occur if cargo carried by marine vessels on the System Great Lakes Seaway shifted to road and/or rail modes of transportation. The study examined the external impacts that can be between compared rail, truck, and including fuel vessel, greenhouse gas (GHG) criteria emissions, efficiency, air traffic emissions, contaminant (CAC) congestion, infrastructure and impacts, noise impacts. The report also found that new ship designs and engine technology being introduced to the Great Lakes fleet the over next few years will only serve to increase these the benefits. System Great Lakes In Seaway particular, fleet overall is expected to achieve significant reduc- tions in emissions with a 32 decrease percent in GHG an emissions, 86 reduction percent in nitrogen oxides (NO The , highlights, that In early February, a In new early February, System Great Lakes Seaway modal comparison study was publicly released by a binational consortium of public and private sector including the stakeholders, SLSDC. The study, Environmental and Social Impacts of Marine in Transport the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway Region Great Lakes ships are more fuel-efficient and emit The Fednav Group and Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) Lines Steamship Canada and Group Fednav The Journal Bulk International the with honored both were Hamburg, in Hotel Elysée the at award) (IBJ Award the in excellence recognizes award IBJ The Germany. industry. bulk maritime Fednav and CSL receive CSL and Fednav Bulk International Awards Journal New Great Lakes/Seaway Great New Study Comparison Modal Transportation Marine Finds Cleanest and Efficient Fuel of Transportation Mode fewer fewer greenhouse gases per than ton/kilometer land- The based study alternatives. was performed by the Canadian transportation and consulting firm, Research Group. Traffic The analysis shows that a shift of cargo carried by marine vessels on the to System road Great Lakes Seaway and/or rail would routes lead to increased levels of traffic con- higher gestion, infrastructure costs to maintain highways, and significantly provide greater the levels of noise. To WINTER WINTER 2013

SeawayCompass 6 WINTER 2013 SeawayCompass Mayumi also built at Oshima Shipyard in Japan is the New Vessels Arrive in the sister ship to the Federal Satsuki and the third new Fednav Seaway System saltie to operate in the Seaway System since the maiden voyage of the M/V Federal Yukina in 2011. To date, three During the last three months of the 2012 navigation season, of the nine newbuilds under contract have entered three new vessels conducted their maiden voyage into the the System with the remaining six to be delivered over Great Lakes Seaway System. These vessels came straight the course of the next four years. from the shipyards in China and Japan, and are recognized as award winning, state-of-the-art vessels that offer a num- The M/V Baie St. Paul, the first of four new Trillium Class ber of environmental benefits. self-unloading Lakers, arrived at the Port of , Quebec on December 1, 2012, following her maiden voyage The M/V Federal Satsuki owned and operated by Fednav, from Jiangyin, China. CSL provided tours on board the transited the U.S. locks on October 13, 2012, en route to vessel to highlight new technology designed for operational the Port of Hamilton to load grain. After her voyage across and energy efficiency, reliability and environmental protec- the Atlantic the vessel visited the ports of Hamburg and tion. After departing the Port of Montreal, the M/V Baie Bremen, Germany and then Antwerp, Belgium before St. Paul transited to the Port of Duluth to load iron ore for returning to the Seaway System in mid-December with transshipment to the Port of Quebec. Currently, the ship is a load of steel bound for the Port of Cleveland. This docked at the Port of Montreal awaiting the beginning of marked the first U.S. port of call for the M/V Federal the 2013 navigation season. Satsuki where it was honored by representatives from the Port of Cleveland, local city officials and Fednav executives. The new 740-foot Algoma Equinox was launched in December. This is the first of a series of eight ships that The second Fednav new build entered the U.S. locks will be built at this yard. This Equinox Class series will on November 29, 2012, en route to the Federal Marine include eight vessels consisting of four gearless bulk Terminal at the Port of Hamilton. The M/V Federal carriers and four self-unloading bulk carriers.

SLSDC/SLSMC Host the Annual Stakeholder Appreciation Reception

The annual Stakeholder Appreciation Reception took place in Montreal, December 6, 2012. This marked the 13th consec- utive year for the Seaway reception and the largest attendance to date. The reception coincides with many other events tak- ing place during the week know as Grunt Club. This year marked the 78th year that Montreal’s Marine Community hosted its annual events surrounding Grunt Club providing many opportunities for our stakeholders to increase trade throughout the Great Lakes Seaway System.

The two Seaway Corporations, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation and The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, have held the reception for many years, and are pleased to see the number of participants grow each year. Representatives from every sector of the maritime Terence Bowles (left), President and CEO, The St. Lawrence industry attended this year’s reception including; domestic Seaway Management Corporation and Craig Middlebrook, and international carriers and shippers, agents, brokers, Deputy Administrator, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development freight forwarders, terminal operators and both U.S. and Corporation, welcome the stakeholders to the joint Canadian Federal and Provincial government representatives. Stakeholder Appreciation Reception.

7 —with jurisdiction —with Senate Finance Committee Finance Senate over the HMT legislation. HMT the over House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Infrastructure and Transportation House (R-PA). Shuster Bill Chairman—Rep. New Subcommittee Appropriations House Development Water and Energy on (D-OH). Kaptur Marcy Member—Rep. Ranking New the on Minnesota State defeated (D) Klobuchar Amy Senator 31%. to 65% Bills Kurt Rep. Ohio against race the won (D) Brown Sherrod Senator 45%. to 50% (R) Mandel Josh Treasurer State Michigan former defeated (D) Stabenow Debbie Senator 38%. to 58% (R) Hoekstra Peter Congressman champion Senate the been has Stabenow Senator 1964 S. including measures, maritime of numerous short exempt to legislation Congress, 112th the in Tax. Maintenance Harbor the from shipments sea Indiana Mourdock Richard defeated (D) Donnelly Joe Rep. (R). Lugar Richard Sen. retiring replace to (R) Wisconsin former defeated (D) Baldwin Tammy Rep. replace to (R) Thompson Tommy Governor (D). Kohl Herb Sen. retiring Committee Assignments Committee include: of note changes relevant Some • • a seat secured has (D-OH) Brown Sherrod • Senator Senate Lakes ofGreat the supporters strong Three reelected: were industry maritime • • • Senators: Lakes Great elected newly two are There • • The four ports that earned the 2011 Pacesetter Award Pacesetter 2011 the earned that ports four The Authority; Port County Cleveland-Cuyahoga were: Harbor; of Indiana-Burns Port Bay; of Green Port and ofPort Chicago. In the next few weeks our DevelopmentTrade Office will be distributing the 2012 navigation season survey, so keep an eye out for it. If you do not receive the information, please contact Christopher Connolly; (202) 366-0439 or email him at [email protected]. was elected to fill retiring Rep. Steven LaTourette’s (R) (R) LaTourette’s Steven Rep. retiring fill to elected was Appropriations House the on a seat secured has and seat Committee. Minnesota—8th Congressional District (Duluth) District Congressional Minnesota—8th Chip Rep. Cravaack (R) lost reelection to former defeated had Cravaack Rep. (D). Nolan Rick Congressman Jim Oberstar served two Rep. years on ago, the House and Infrastructureand was Committee, Transportation industry. shipping Lakes Great of the supporter strong a District Congressional Ohio—16th Cleveland/Akron) (suburban (D). Sutton Betty Rep. defeated (R) Renacci Jim Rep. same the into legislators two the thrown had Redistricting of the supporter a strong been had Sutton Rep district. industry. shipping Lakes Great District Congressional Illinois—11th suburbs) Chicago (southwest Judy Rep. defeated (D) Foster Bill Congressman Former prevent to efforts supported had Biggert Rep. (R). Biggert system. waterway ofChicago the closure District Congressional Ohio—14th suburbs, Cleveland the from a prosecutor (R), Joyce David House changes a few were there region, Lakes Great the For of note: • • • • New Congress Update Congress New to of changes a number brought have elections fall The region. Lakes Great the for leadership Congressional the and 2013 3, January on in sworn was Congress 113th The offices. their into settled have Members ofnew the most A Recap of the Robert J. Winners Award Pacesetter Last spring, the Saint Development Seaway Lawrence Corporation announced the winners of its Robert J. for the 2011 Award navigation This season. Pacesetter Great Lakes Seaway annual is award to presented U.S. portsSystem that register an increase in international cargo tonnage shipped through the the over Seaway previous navigation season. WINTER WINTER 2013

SeawayCompass 8 WINTER 2013 SeawayCompass 2012 Navigation Season Comes to a Close

The last Laker John B. Aird cleared Eisenhower Lock at 1750 on December 29, heading to Thunder Bay, Ontario in ballast.

Built in 1999, the 384-foot tanker Stella Polaris cleared Snell Lock on December 26 at 1725 in ballast. She is registered in the Netherlands and was headed to the Port of Riga, Republic of Latvia.

This year’s theme for the CMA Conference is Shipping Connecticut Maritime 2.0—The Road to Recovery. Speakers will address: Association Conference Ship sizes, propulsion options, shifting cargo trade routes, China’s development path, U.S. energy variables, The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation’s Mid-East politics, environmental regulations, finance (SLSDC) Office of Trade Development will showcase the uncertainty, mature economies versus emerging markets Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System at the upcoming in trade development, vessel values, derivatives and Connecticut Maritime Association’s 28th Annual Exhibition private equity. and Conference (CMA) in Sanford CT, March 18–20, 2013. This will mark the first time the SLSDC will exhibit at this Additional information about the Connecticut Maritime event. The conference and exhibition provide an excellent Association and the Conference and Exhibition can be opportunity to raise the profile of the Great Lakes Seaway found at the following link: www.shipping2013.com. If System with an audience of domestic and international you would like to attend the conference and participate shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, brokers and inter - in the Great Lakes Seaway System exhibition booth, national regulatory agencies to include BIMCO, please contact Rebecca Spruill, Director Trade INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO. Development, (202)-366-5418 or [email protected].

Publisher Michelle Maritime Treasures Cortright and magazine Find a New Home founder, Jacques LesStrang, look over a section of Michelle Cortwright, Publisher of Great Lakes/Seaway an early edition of Great Review, donated her father’s collection of historical images Lakes/Seaway Review. and documents to the Thunder Bay Sanctuary Research (photo courtesy of Collection in Alpena, Michigan. Michelle Cortright)

Cortwright’s father, Jacques LesStrang, founded Great knowing that someday Lakes/Seaway Review in 1969 and served as Editor-in-Chief we would donate it to an for 24 years. He achieved worldwide recognition as an author archive,” Cortright said. and expert on the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System, “It was important to me writing six books on a variety of subjects, including inter - and my family that his Great Lakes legacy be preserved as a national trade and maritime history. collection and be available for use by future generations who are interested in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System.” The archive is his personal collection of documents and photographs from the construction of the St. Lawrence C. Park Labadie, Historian for the Thunder Bay Sanctuary Seaway and the first two decades of operation. Research Collection, said “LesStrang’s collection is impressive and fills a significant historical gap in the research collection, “When my father passed away in 2001, I brought his Great which has focused on 19th Century Great Lakes shipping Lakes collection back from California for safekeeping, until now.” 9 Jeff Borling Jeff , is the new Director, Great Lakes is , the new Director, [email protected] [email protected] March 18–21, 2013 March Seatrade Miami, FL Contact: Rebecca Spruill; (202) 366-5418; May 14–16, May 2013 8th Annual Breakbulk Europe 2013 Belgium Antwerp, (905) Contact: DiPardo 641-1932, Kelly ext. 5377; 15, May 2013 2013 PORTSECURE Ottawa, Ontario Contact: www.portsecure.ca Director of Industrial/Economic Development, effective Development, of Industrial/Economic Director after authority port the joins Borling Mr. 2013. 1, January Economic for Partnership Area with years seven nearly Expansion handling (APEX), research the agency’s served has he 2010, Since efforts. communications and as Director of Business Development for the Itasca Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), head- quartered in Grand Minnesota. Rapids, Chesky T. Danielle for Institute. Program, Northeast-Midwest Washington Welcome to the Seaway Great Lawrence Lakes St. Welcome Rick! System named Authority Port Seaway Duluth The Rick as the new port director for The Ports The ofPorts Indiana named Heimann the ofPort Indiana-Burns Harbor Heimann effective January Mr. 2013. 16, servedrecently as the sourcing manager, specializing in rail and water transporta- USA ArcelorMittal for in tion, East Chicago. [email protected] [email protected] news130104_shortsea_shipping2013.pdf March 1, 2013 March LakesGreat Shallow Draft Recreational Harbor Stakeholder Meeting MI , Contact: Renee (313) Thomas, 226-2201; 6, 2013 March 22nd Annual Seaway Day Reception AlbertaCalgary, Contact: at (218) Ron Johnson 727-8525 14–18, 2013 March Connecticut Association Conference Maritime CT Stamford, Contact: Rebecca Spruill; (202) 366-5418; 19–20, 2013 March 2013 and Shortsea Current Future Shipping, Upcoming Events Upcoming March Montreal, CA Montreal, Contact: http://www.hwyh2o.com/pdf/ Prior to joining ArcelorMittal USA, Prior Heimann served USA, to joining ArcelorMittal as transportation manager AK for Stell and the sales manager for a barge The He holds line, Ohio a Co. River bachelor’s degree College in business administration Joseph’s from St. and an MBA from Xavier University. Personnel News News Personnel WINTER WINTER 2013

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