Tag: Freighters
“DoorDash but for ships”: Detroit’s mail service for ships is the same since 1874
Freighters cruise up and down the Detroit River, returning from or headed to the Great Lakes. But what happens when those freighters need something from the mainland? It turns out […]
Stricter ballast rules on freighters demanded to protect Great Lakes from invasive species
To prevent further spread of potentially catastrophic invasive species in the Great Lakes, the Canadian government is moving forward with tighter restrictions on all freighters. Read the full story by […]
Great Lakes shipping season is over. Where did all the ‘lakers’ go?
With the Soo Locks closed until March, Great Lakes freighters are quickly heading to port for winter maintenance at harbors from Minnesota to New York. Read the full story by the Lansing […]
Great Lakes freighters make final passage through Soo Locks for shipping season
The Soo Locks will close to all marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15 and reopen March 25. During the closure, seasonal critical maintenance will be performed. Read the full […]
Cooking for the crew of a 1,000 foot freighter
If you think freighter food is just cafeteria slop, think again. Sissy Payment is the cook aboard one of the lake’s thousand foot freighters. She creates daily menus and make […]
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