SLSDCFinal Rule

Tariff of Tolls

TransportationFinance & BankingAgriculture

Summary

The St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) has updated the fees that ships must pay to use the St. Lawrence Seaway, a major waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. These toll changes affect shipping companies and ultimately influence the cost of goods transported through this important trade route.

Key Points

  • 1The SLSDC, which operates the St. Lawrence Seaway, has adjusted the tolls (fees) that vessel owners must pay to use the waterway
  • 2These fees apply to commercial ships transporting cargo like grain, iron ore, coal, and other goods through the seaway
  • 3Changes to tolls can affect shipping costs, which may be passed along to consumers through higher prices for goods that rely on seaway transportation
  • 4The regulation was officially published on January 6, 2025, after being filed under docket number SLSDC-2013-0002
  • 5Shipping companies operating on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway need to be aware of the new fee structure when planning their operations

Key Dates

Published

January 6, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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