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Strategic Location & Network
3,700 Km Marine Highway

Direct access to the commercial, industrial & agricultural heartland of North America with a network of over 40 ports.

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Reliability & Capacity
99% Reliability Rating

Our System provides more than 99% availability and reliability; available capacity allows your cargo to arrive on time

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Business Incentive Programs
3ドル.6 Billion

Cost savings compared to the next least expensive mode of transportation

Environmentally Responsible Maritime Commerce

Nearly
7 x

More fuel efficient than trucks

To move 30,000 tonnes
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Highway H2O Community’s Commitment to a Green and Safe Environment

In support of The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation’s commitment to reduce green house gas (GHG) emissions and protect the environment, various initiatives and achievements are attained and celebrated among our Highway H2O community of port partners, members and stakeholders. Highway H2O supports the establishment of a Green Shipping Corridor initiative strengthening the supply chain.

The Seaway System

Gateway to the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River

  • 200+ million

    net tons of cargo that travels on the waterway on an annual basis

  • 227,000

    in US and Canadian jobs

  • 34ドル billion

    in business revenue

  • Port Partners & Members

A Few Reasons to Become a HWY H2O Member

  • Widely recognized branding

    Advertisements are placed in a variety of markets around the world reaching HWY H2O’s target audience

  • Exposure in domestic and international markets

    HWY H2O’s marketing strategy taps into new market opportunities, reaching a wider audience for global recognition

  • Access to market research and webinars

    Convenient to attend, attendees can login to a webinar in any location and gain valuable insight into what’s new in the industry

  • HWY H2O Marketing

    Marketing resources and collateral is readily available to all members to support the benefits of utilizing the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System

Become a Member

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News Highlights

Port Partners from Hamilton and Toronto are included in this City TV News story that showcases the Seaway opening for 2025.Port Partners from Hamilton and Toronto are included in this City TV News story that showcases the Seaway opening for 2025.

Port Partners from Hamilton and Toronto are included in this City TV News story that showcases the Seaway opening for 2025.

Posted On: March 25, 2025

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Port of Trois Rivières CEO announces retirementPort of Trois Rivières CEO announces retirement

Port of Trois Rivières CEO announces retirement

Posted On: March 13, 2025

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Seaway Infrastructure work highlighted in MRO Magazine.Seaway Infrastructure work highlighted in MRO Magazine.

Seaway Infrastructure work highlighted in MRO Magazine.

Posted On: March 11, 2025

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