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The 2026 Shipping season is now here, and so is the first 2026 edition of Shipwatcher News Freighters! Enjoy the issue and smooth sailing!

– Brendan Falkowski

In this issue:

• Free agency: Breaking down Algoma’s acquisition of Lower Lakes Towing
• Brendan Falkowski presents on Great Lakes industry at SNAME
• Facilities lead to ships: Part Two
• In the design: Shipbuilding
• Featured Vessel: Algoma Compass

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This issue of Shipwatcher News Freighters is dedicated to my late Aunt Martha Heck. She was always such a strong supporter of me, my pursuits, and my work with Shipwatcher News. She will be dearly missed. ~ BF

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