TOLEDO, Ohio, April 15, 2010 - The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority welcomes the first overseas freighter of the season with a traditional celebration that kicks off the 2010-shipping season for our region. The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority and Midwest Terminals of Toledo will present the Captain and crew of the M/V Kumano with welcoming gifts during the on-board ceremony. The M/V Kumano bears fertilizer from Norway and its arrival regionally signifies the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway System. The freighter will arrive in the Port of Toledo on Fri., April 16 and will be docked at Midwest Terminals of Toledo, located at 3319 St. Lawrence Drive Toledo, Ohio.

Vessel Information:

Vessel:  M/V Kumano
Arrival:  April 16, 2010 – Approximately 11 a.m.
Built:  2003, Oshima Shipyard, Japan
Flag:  Hong Kong
Captain: Krisna V Phatak
Cargo:  Fertilizer
From:  Norway