Monday, March 08, 2010
Soo Locks Will Open March 21st
See: Soo Locks 2010 shipping season will open early this year
The locks are opening early after the Corps received several requests from the shipping community and their customers to open early due to “an improved business climate” and to replenish critically low iron ore and coal inventoriesThis appears to be great macroeconomic news and may foretell a busy shipping season.
Labels: economy, locks, shipping
Friday, July 24, 2009
There Will Be A New Soo Lock
But getting a new lock in the Sault may be like saying the Sun is going to burn out eventually. Both may be certainties but there's no reason to wait around for them.
Via DetFreePress: A new Soo lock, maybe
Via DetFreePress: A new Soo lock, maybe
Labels: locks, St. Marys River
Friday, May 01, 2009
Lock Tease
First it was reported that the Soo would finally get a new "superlock". See: Construction of superlock to begin in June
But then the Army Corps of Engineers decided not to fund the project. See: Army Corps shocks shipping industry by rejecting lock project
However, it appears construction of new coffer dams will proceed this summer.
But then the Army Corps of Engineers decided not to fund the project. See: Army Corps shocks shipping industry by rejecting lock project
However, it appears construction of new coffer dams will proceed this summer.
Labels: locks, money, St. Marys River
Friday, September 26, 2008
Poe Lock Was Shutdown Wednesday
See: Gate malfunction briefly halts traffic at Great Lakes lock
The malfunction struck the 1,200-foot-long Poe Lock in Sault Ste. Marie at about 9 this morning and lasted about two hours, the corps said.
A faulty hydraulic mechanism in the gate was repaired as three ships were delayed, the corps said.
Labels: locks
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Bill To Build A Super-Lock Passes The House
Via the SaultStar - Congress gives superlock a lift; Corps told 'you must build it,' but bill still needs OK of senate and president
Labels: locks
