Oswego Palladium Times in Oswego, New York

Seaway Growth Faces Welland Bottleneck Risk

St Lawrence Seaway Administrator Joseph McCann warns that cargo above 60 million tons annually would make the Welland canal a bottleneck. He outlines a five to seven year timeline for a proposed All-American canal, a study cost of about 1.825 million dollars, and toll policies to avoid dampening traffic. McCann notes both Canada and the U.S. foresee growth and favor expanded transportation options while stressing the need to keep tolls low. He cites present service to 38 regular overseas carriers and 12 to 14 inland lake carriers, and mentions seeking a higher delegation budget to host dignitaries.