Fednav
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UnclaimedFednav is a leading oceangoing dry bulk shipping company with a fleet of over 130 owned and chartered vessels, known for Arctic, Great Lakes, and St. Lawrence Seaway expertise.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Fednav is a leading oceangoing bulk shipping company with a heritage of mastering complex international routes since 1944. It transports over 30 million tonnes of dry bulk, including agricultural products, sugar, fertilizers, industrial minerals, steel, and other general cargo, using a fleet of 130 owned and chartered vessels comprising Handysize, Supramax, and Ultramax bulk carriers. The company is renowned for Arctic trading and operates the world's largest fleet of ice-class bulk vessels. Its services include dry bulk shipping, FALLine liner services, Arctic services, and agency services.
History
Fednav is a leading oceangoing bulk shipping company with a rich heritage and a reputation for mastering complex international routes since 1944. Its expertise in navigating the Canadian Arctic, the Great Lakes, and the St. Lawrence Seaway is described as unparalleled. Since 1959, Federal Atlantic Lakes Line (FALLine) has operated a continuous cargo liner service from North Europe to St. Lawrence and Great Lakes ports, offering up to 60 sailings annually. Fednav has been the leading shipping company for Canadian Arctic projects since the 1950s. The company boasts a fleet of over 130 max-sized drybulk carriers and transports over 30 million tonnes of dry bulk annually.
Products and positioning
Global leader in dry bulk shipping, specializing in complex routes, Arctic, Great Lakes, and St. Lawrence Seaway navigation.
Dry Bulk Shipping Service
Transport of dry bulk commodities including agricultural products, sugar, fertilizers, industrial minerals, steel, and general cargo.
FALLine Liner Services
Transatlantic breakbulk shipping service with over 50 annual sailings from North Europe to the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes.
Arctic Services
Shipping solutions for Canadian Arctic projects, with Fednav as the leading company since the 1950s.
Agency Services
Comprehensive maritime agency services for ships entering Canadian waters, including loading/discharging, bunkering, documentation, and seaway transit.
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