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Weekend arrival likely for first saltie of 2019 shipping season

April 12, 2019

DULUTH, Minn. – The first saltie of the Twin Ports’ 2019 shipping season, the Maria G, is expected to arrive in the Port of Duluth-Superior this weekend. Preliminary plans call for the vessel to anchor off the Duluth Ship Canal late Saturday and then proceed beneath the Aerial Lift Bridge sometime Sunday or early Monday. That’s… Read more »

Officers elected at Duluth Seaway Port Authority annual meeting

March 28, 2019

DULUTH, Minn. – During its annual meeting held March 27, the Duluth Seaway Port Authority board of commissioners elected officers for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019. The board elected Rick Revoir to serve as president, succeeding Ray Klosowski, who completed his two-year term as president but will remain on the board. Other appointments included Tony Sertich as vice president, Patrick… Read more »

2019 shipping season set to open for Port of Duluth-Superior

March 21, 2019

DULUTH, Minn. – Last night’s arrival of United States Coast Guard Cutters Alder and Mackinaw signaled that the 2019 commercial shipping season is soon to commence for the Port of Duluth-Superior and the entire region. The Alder and Mackinaw made their way across Lake Superior from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, opening a 100-foot lane in the ice that will be widened soon by Canadian… Read more »

Port of Duluth-Superior posts strong finish to 2018 Shipping Season

January 30, 2019

Duluth, Minn. USA — The Port of Duluth-Superior finished the 2018 shipping season on a strong note, having handled 35.9 million short tons of cargo. “Shipments of Minnesota iron ore accounted for the lion’s share of tonnage moved through the Port of Duluth-Superior—21.5 million short tons, to be exact,” said Deb DeLuca, Duluth Seaway Port Authority… Read more »

Jayson Hron

Port Authority names Director of Communications & Marketing

January 24, 2019

Duluth, Minn. USA – The Duluth Seaway Port Authority announced today that Grand Rapids native Jayson Hron has been named Director of Communications and Marketing. He returns to Minnesota to join the leadership team effective February 1, 2019.  Hron (pronounced ‘RŌHN’), brings an extensive background to the position, having served in a variety of public… Read more »

Jeff Stollenwerk

Duluth Seaway Port Authority names new Director of Government & Environmental Affairs

January 11, 2019

The Duluth Seaway Port Authority welcomes aboard a new Director of Government and Environmental Affairs as Jeff Stollenwerk joins the leadership team effective January 16, 2019. Stollenwerk, an experienced water quality professional, brings over 28 years of environmental and legislative expertise to the position, including development and implementation of regulatory policy on navigational dredge material… Read more »