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Historic Christening of the First New U.S.-flagged Great Lakes Bulk Carrier in Nearly 40 years

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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"This American-made vessel is not only a veritable Great Lakes success story, it is a Cleveland ship, through and through," says Chairman James R. Barker.

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  • "This American-made vessel is not only a veritable Great Lakes success story, it is a Cleveland ship, through and through," says Chairman James R. Barker.
  • Referred to by many as the First Lady of Great Lakes shipping, Congresswoman Kaptur is the longest serving woman in congressional history.
  • Great Lakes shipping, which supports nearly 150,000 jobs and represents $35 billion in economic impact, is the most efficient and environmentally responsible form of transportation.
  • ABOUT THE M/V MARK W. BARKER: The new River-Class, self-unloading bulk carrier is believed to be the first ship for U.S. Great Lakes service built on the Great Lakes since 1983.

AMC Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness About Key Role of U.S.-Flagged Shipping Industry

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Maritime Congress (AMC) today launched a comprehensive campaign to raise public awareness about the key role the U.S.-flagged deep-sea shipping industry plays in our nation's economic prosperity, national security and future well-being.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Maritime Congress (AMC) today launched a comprehensive campaign to raise public awareness about the key role the U.S.-flagged deep-sea shipping industry plays in our nation's economic prosperity, national security and future well-being.
  • Internal research that AMC has conducted also shows that many policymakers know little about the U.S. shipping industry's significant role in our nation's strategic security objectives, or about its significant impact on the economy.
  • The Economic Impact pillar of the campaign highlights the fundamental impact that the industry has on job growth, investment and economic development.
  • Additionally, the industry plays a role in protecting our National Security by controlling much of our trade, an often overlooked, yet vital, role.