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Presentations from Charting Our Course Initiative Meeting, January 29, 2008 Toledo, Ohio
David Singer, University of Michigan
Aldert van Nieuwkoop, Great Lakes Feeder Lines
Trent Clark, Hannah Marine

The ECO Tankship-a new and environmentally friendly concept

A Review of the Great Lakes Shipbuilding and Repair Capability-
Past, Present, and Future by David Singer

Cousteau Ships: Alcyone daughter of the wind

Thar She Blows!- New Beluga Sighted in the North Atlantic- The Seaway Channel- January 29, 2008

Presentations from Charting Our Course Initiative Meeting, September 17, 2008 Seagate Convention Centre Toledo, Ohio
Great Lakes Seaway Review Presentation & Introduction

Charting Our Course: Using Zero Based Thinking to Guide the Future of the Great Lakes / St. Lawrence Seaway System: Vickerman & Associates, Great Lakes Seaway Review, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority

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Company outlines $37.5M port plan: Grain-handling site, new cranes in works
Toledo Blade-November 2009

Shipping season under way: First 'salty' calls on toledo
Toledo Blade-April 2009

LCIC earns Ironville docks $7.5M in State Stimulus Funds
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority News Release-April 2009

Port Authority receives more than $1.1 Million for port security from FEMA
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority News Release- April 2009

Port Authority to receive more than $21 Million in Federal Stimulus Finding
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority News Release-March 2009

CAN-DO entrepreneurs: Port of Toledo's partnerships begin with vision, prosper through persistence
Great Lakes Seaway Review October-December 2008
© 2008 Harbor House Publishers, Inc., Boyne City, Michigan. Used with permission.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has just released updated data showing that the Great Lakes navigation system provides $3.6 Billion in transportation rate savings.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Economic Impact Data- December 2008

$5M grant to speed Toledo dock project; aid will improve access to former refinery site
Toledo Blade - November 2008

"Riveting Philanthropy" by: Paul C. LaMarre III
North Star BlueScope Steet Newsletter - August 2008

Container shipping terminal remains possibility for Port
Toledo Free Press - August 2008

Toledo port impresses Canadian developers
Toledo Blade - August 2008

'Exiderdome' outfitted in Toledeo: Unique floating trade exhibition will display Siemens electronics
Toledo Blade - July 2008

Coast Guard, TSA announce Transportation Worker Identification compliance dates (TWIC). Please note the Port of Toledo is in the Detroit Captain of the Port Zone.
July 2008

Toledo leaders explore Nova Scotia intermodal transportation opportunities
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority News Release - July 2008

U.S. Great Lakes delegation bullish on Melford Terminal
Melford International Terminal Inc. News Release - July 2008

Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority sees region's transportation potential
Toledo Free Press-May 2008

Port of Toledo considers 'short-sea' trips
Toledo Blade-May 2008

Port Authority acquires Chevron Land and becomes the largest land mass Seaport on the Great Lakes
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority News Release- May 2008

$1.9M federal grant is awarded for security at local port terminals
Toledo Blade-May 2008

Radio Interview with SLSDC Administrator Terry Johnson, Jr. regarding new short sea shipping opportunities for Ohio Ports
WSPD AM Talk Radio-May 2008

City could benefit if shipping project sails in Nova Scotia
Toledo Blade-May 2008

Economy shift changes shipping priorties
Toledo Free Press-May 2008

First ship of the season pulls into port
Toledo Free Press- April 2008

Iron Elegance: The History of the SS Col James M. Schoonmaker
by Paul C. LAMarre III
Inland Seas- Spring 2008

Port is geared for growth in water traffic
Toledo Blade- March 2008

Toledo shipyard takes shape with marine firm at the helm
Toledo Blade- February 2008

Port plays role in water, rail and surface transportation
Toledo Free Press- January 2008

Kraft proposes new dock for Nabisco mill
Toledo Blade- January 2008

Coal, ore fuel port's cargo gains
Toledo Blade- January 2008

Port of Toledo chosen to handle heavy cargo
2 South Korean transformers destined for Fermi plant
Toledo Blade - November 2007

National frieght conference attracts national figure -
Toledo Business Journal -October 2007

Toledo competes for container shipping business-
Toledo Free Press - September 2007

Traffic congestion bypasses Toledo, national study shows - September 2007

The Port of Toledo striving to diversify its freight business - September 2007

The Port of Toledo has half of the North American market covered Ohio Trade and Logistics - page 3

Don’t give up the ship! Toledo’s Willis B. Boyer museum finds a benefactor, sets a new course
2007 Great Lakes/Seaway Review - Volume 35 Number 4,

Port Authority approves ethanol plant proposal
Toledo Free Press - June 30, 2007

Governor Strickland, Local Leaders to Open Veteran’s Glass City Skyway
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - June 23, 2007

Cargo mobility crisis offers no 'easy fixes' (pg 10 - 11)
by Warren D. McCrimmon, Seaport Director
AAPA Seaports Magazine - Summer 2007

Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority & Midwest Terminals of Toledo Earn Honors for Freight Shipments Rise in 2006
U.S. Department of Transportation - May 29, 2007

Dry Cargo International (Regional Report)
Great Lakes & St Lawrence Seaway System - April 2007

Seaway Compass - Commodities Outlook for 2007 - Spring 2007

Port of Toledo welcomes first ship of season on river
Toledo Free Press - April 20, 2007

Seeing the pieces come together
Port of Toledo sees success from its greatest challenges (5MB PDF)
Great Lakes Seaway Review - January - March 2007
© 2007 Harbor House Publishers, Inc., Boyne City, Michigan. Used with permission.

Pulling out all the stops to widen appeal
Cargo Systems - December 2006 issue
Author: Mike King

Port's financial chief retiring
Jerry Arkebauer is called 'father of port financing program'
Toledo Blade - December 30, 2006

Exec., birder, sting leader: Tom Anderson was a man of many talents
Toledo Blade - December 5, 2006

Bustling port reflects jump in shipping traffic
Toledo Blade - November 30, 2006

SBA and Ex-Im Bank Provide Assistance to Small Business Exporters
SBA Office of International Trade

Toledo sees itself as intermodal mega hub
American Journal of Transportation - September 2006

The Great Lakes is continuing its push to be recognized as an alternative gateway to the US Midwest
September 2006

Port Gains Agreement to Handle New Cargo
Toledo Blade - August 7, 2006

Ohio Intermodal Report: The Inland Advantage
The Journal of Commerce – July 3, 2006
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Great Ships Initiative
Port Authority News Release- July 11, 2006

Cargo at Port of Toledo is up 3-fold
The Toledo Blade – June 24, 2006

Ironhead Marine sets up shop at Toledo Shipyard
Great Lakes/ Seaway Review - April-June 2006

Toledo Increases Cargo by Nearly 15% in 2005
Dry Cargo International, Issue No. 80 April 2006

New Shipyard Operator Takes Over At Port of Toledo
Dry Cargo International, Issue No. 80 April 2006

Port Expects Big Season
Toledo Free Press 4.5.06

TOLEDO SHIPYARD New operator has $10M in public funds to use on renovations
Toledo Blade 2.22.2006

National & Regional Ports team up to drum up breakbulk business
Canadian Sailings 2.6.2006

Port of Toledo’s cargo increases almost 15%
Toledo Blade 1.24.2006

St. Lawrence Seaway Wins New Cargo As Marketing Drive Takes Hold
PEM (Port Engineering Management) - November/December 2005

Seaway Trade Mission
Great Lakes/Seaway Review - October-December 2005

Toledo port big player for seaway shipments
Toledo Blade 11.26.05

Port is Home for Foreign Shipping
Toledo Free Press 10.26.2005

Midwest Terminals General Cargo Update
Toledo Blade 6.18.2005