{"id":32383,"date":"2025-09-19T10:02:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T17:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/new-cement-carrier-hits-the-great-lakes\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T10:02:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T17:02:03","slug":"new-cement-carrier-hits-the-great-lakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/new-cement-carrier-hits-the-great-lakes\/","title":{"rendered":"New cement carrier hits the Great Lakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Amrize recently launched Tamarack, a next-generation cement carrier that will increase efficiency of transport of building materials on the Great Lakes.<\/p>\n

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Amrize\u2019s new cement carrier, the MV Tamarack, on its journey to the Great Lakes. (Photo by Vincent Tremblay)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Amrize recently celebrated the official launch of the MV Tamarack for its operations on the Great Lakes. The next-generation ship has capacity to carry over 10,000 cubic metres of cement more efficiently than the ships it is replacing, lowering the emissions associated with the delivery of building materials.<\/p>\n

Purpose-built for efficiency, reliability and operational excellence, the ship reflects a shared commitment to innovation, high-performance and long-term investment in sustainable marine transportation on the Great Lakes by Amrize and vessel owner Eureka Shipping, a joint venture between the CSL Group and SMT Shipping.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe arrival of the Tamarack is a major milestone for Amrize as we support significant construction growth, including Ontario\u2019s plans to invest more than $200 billion over the next 10 years to deliver new infrastructure, transit, roads, hospitals, schools, homes and high-rises,\u201d said Jaime Hill, president of Amrize Building Materials. \u201cThis next-generation carrier allows us to cost-effectively deliver critical building materials at speed and scale to help our customers build their ambition.\u201d<\/p>\n

The company says the new vessel will play a critical role in supporting economic development and ensuring reliable cement supply supporting infrastructure, commercial and residential construction. In recent years, Amrize has supplied materials for a number of major Toronto projects through subsidiary Innocon, including the Ontario Line \u2013 Pape Tunnel and Underground Station in partnership with Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx, and the Daniels on Parliament affordable housing project development with The Daniels Corporation.<\/p>\n

The partnership with Eureka Shipping strengthens this capacity, as the new 12,500 DWT mechanical and pneumatic MV Tamarack replaces two older ships with a single, streamlined, high-performance vessel. Equipped with diesel-electric propulsion, advanced maneuverability systems, shore-power compatibility, noise insulation and energy-saving cargo handling, the Tamarack is designed to maximize operational efficiency while minimizing emissions.<\/p>\n

Beginning its planned 15-year service, Tamarack is the first new cement carrier on the Great Lakes in two decades.<\/p>\n

\u201cBringing MV Tamarack to the Great Lakes has been a true team effort,\u201d said Kai Grotterud, managing director of Eureka Shipping. \u201cThis highly efficient vessel is the result of close collaboration with Amrize, smart design, and a shared vision for advanced shipping. We\u2019re proud to set a new standard for operational performance in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

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