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Cabotage/Jones Act
- Please note that Cabotage/Jones Act rules are in place in the Great Lakes/Seaway System. Please ensure the vessel is flagged appropriately if calling two or more U.S. ports or two or more Canadian ports. Please note that there are no Seaway Max vessels under U.S. flag.
Embargo
- From time to time embargoes do occur.
Domestic Tolls
- Cargo moving inside the Great Lakes or between two Canadian or two U.S. ports will be considered “domestic cargo” as such the bulk rate will apply regardless of type of cargo (ie. general or slabs).
St. Lawrence Seaway Schedule of Tolls
- Find more detailed information on the St. Lawrence Seaway Schedule of Tolls
Download of Typical Vessel Types
- Our typical vessel listing includes maximum draft and tonnage abilities per vessel.
Download the Commodities Listings
- Our commodities listing documentation includes a full list of commodities by Toll Category.
Port Colborne
- Does not include Dock 12 (stone dock).
Minimum Charge for Locks
- A minimum charge of $30.31 is in place per lock.
Project Total
- Fees: Taxes, exchange rate and pilotage fees are additional. Discounts to containerized cargo have been applied.