MarineLink at a Glance   |  Our Mission and Vision  |  Our Team   |  Our Partners

MARINELINK AT A GLANCE

MarineLink in its simplest form is an exploration into new marine based transportation markets that are currently not being serviced by the traditional Great Lakes shipping industry. MarineLink is not solely about marine transportation options; rather, it is about developing new transportation systems with an essential marine component, but also involving shore facilities, multi-modal links and advanced transportation logistics.

Originating as an investigation of opportunities in trans-lake shipping, the MarineLink concept was born in 2003 with the idea of developing a truck ferry service across Lake Erie, using a drop-barge system, between Nanticoke and Erie. The idea was well received by all that it was discussed with and seemed to offer an answer for border congestion, driver shortages and restrictive weight limits.

In a move to provide the necessary shore facilities, MarineLink aligned with Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) as its port infrastructure partner. HPA in turn expanded the scope of MarineLink to include a Lake Ontario Ro-Ro operation through Hamilton as well as the original Lake Erie project. Further research uncovered a market for container movement from the Atlantic Coast into the Great Lakes, leading in turn to partnership with Melford Terminal and the prospect of a container feeder service.

As new partners were engaged and research continued, additional opportunities were uncovered which required services or vessels not readily available on the Great Lakes. The MarineLink concept evolved to its current state, as a way to provide the type of flexible shipping and logistics services that were not available.

Today MarineLink is operational, with a growing fleet of vessels, taking on the challenge of providing "New Generation Shipping". MarineLink continues its work in developing partnerships, exploring new shipping options and identifying and removing impediments to an effective Short-Sea-Shipping industry in the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway corridor.

OUR MISSION & VISION

We Are Short-Sea-Shipping
We offer our customers innovative short-sea, multi-modal solutions for their project cargo, container feeder services, ro-ro movements and small parcel size bulk shipment needs.

New Generation Shipping
We seek to become the leader in the development and implementation of 'New Generation' shipping on the Great Lakes and East Coast.

OUR TEAM

Executive Team
The MarineLink executive team is leading the charge to bring effective, efficient and innovative Short-Sea-Shipping alternatives to the Great Lakes. With over 50 years of combined experience at the forefront of the transportation industry, the MarineLink executive team brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and skill to solving your shipping needs.

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Support Team
The dedicated members of our support team: Customer Service, Engineering, Shore Operations and Vessel Operations bring their passion, skill and "can do" attitude to the daily operations of MarineLink. The MarineLink team is ready to meet your critical transportation needs. Contact us to find out how to get the team working for you.

OUR PARTNERS

You demand the best for your business.

So we went out and found them. At MarineLink we understand that it takes great preparation, attention to detail and flawless execution to make something look simple. That's why when it came to building an industry leading provider of innovative shipping services, we are surrounding ourselves with resistant to ampicillin best in class partners. Beginning with the extensive network of services and capabilities of our Upper Lakes partners, we are building relationships with the critical ports, agencies and service providers that will make us the leader in Short-Sea-Shipping throughout the Great Lakes.

Whether it is transfer facilities, port management, logistics or engineering we can draw on a pool of expertise second to none. When you choose MarineLink to be your Short-Sea-Shipping provider you get the expertise of all our partners combined. Our Innovation, Excellence and Dependability are the result of effective teamwork and partnership.