--- title: About Algoma --- [![Alogma_Secondary_Logo_Tagline](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hubfs/Alogma_Secondary_Logo_Tagline.svg "Alogma_Secondary_Logo_Tagline")](https://www.algomacentral.ca/?hsLang=en) Open main menu Close main menu - [Home](https://www.algomacentral.ca) --- - [Play Trivia](https://form.typeform.com/to/LECg7k0q) --- - [About Algoma](https://www.algomacentral.ca/about-algoma) --- - [Sustainability](https://www.algomacentral.ca/sustainability) --- - [Did you know?](https://www.algomacentral.ca/did-you-know) --- - [Careers](https://www.algomacentral.ca/careers) --- - [Stay Connected](https://www.algomacentral.ca/stay-connectedstay-connected) --- - [Visit Our Site](https://www.algonet.com/) # About Algoma --- What we carry is more than just cargo; we carry essential goods that become a part of our everyday lives. We move cargo that feeds us, keeps our roads safe, helps to Learn all about life on the water, our culture and all our efforts to keep our planet a greener place. Perhaps even one day, start a career with us. ![Group 1704@3x-1-1](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201704@3x-1-1.png?width=1364&name=Group%201704@3x-1-1.png)   What We Carry Is More Than Just Cargo We carry essential goods that become a part of our everyday lives. We move cargo that feeds us, keeps our roads safe, helps to build our communities and moves us forward. Marine transportation is the most sustainable mode of transportation, and we take pride in being able to move these essential goods not only efficiently but also safely and reliably. ## CARGOES That Power Everyday Life ![Mask Group 512](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20Group%20512.png?width=87&name=Mask%20Group%20512.png) ![Mask Group 513](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20Group%20513.png?width=182&name=Mask%20Group%20513.png) ![Group 1467](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201467.png?width=112&name=Group%201467.png) Iron Ore Used in the production of steel ![Group 1409](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201409.png?width=91&name=Group%201409.png) ![Mask Group 514](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20Group%20514.png?width=77&name=Mask%20Group%20514.png) Grain Used for bread, pasta, canola oil, and canola meal ![Group 1420](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201420.png?width=95&name=Group%201420.png) Construction Stone, aggregates, slag, and cement used in construction and road work ![Mask Group 515](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20Group%20515.png?width=86&name=Mask%20Group%20515.png) ![Group 1431](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201431.png?width=136&name=Group%201431.png) Salt Used to keep icy roads safe in the winter ![Mask Group 517](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20Group%20517.png?width=91&name=Mask%20Group%20517.png) ![Group 1445](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201445.png?width=93&name=Group%201445.png) Oil Used for heating homes in the winter ![Group 1456](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201456.png?width=105&name=Group%201456.png) ![Mask Group 516](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20Group%20516.png?width=87&name=Mask%20Group%20516.png) Jet Fuel Used in the aviation industry ![Group 1466](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201466.png?width=91&name=Group%201466.png) Gasoline Used for road transportation ## YOUR MARINE CARRIER OF CHOICETM ![Mask Group 518](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20Group%20518.png?width=95&name=Mask%20Group%20518.png) For more than 125 years, Algoma has played an important role in moving the goods that support everyday life. Today, we're proud to be one of Canada's leading marine transportation companies, serving customers across North America and around the world.   ![Group 923-1](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%20923-1.png?width=121&name=Group%20923-1.png) Proudly Canadian Since 1899 ![ShipIcon](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/ShipIcon.png?width=121&height=131&name=ShipIcon.png) ![Mask Group 519](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20Group%20519.png?width=130&name=Mask%20Group%20519.png) Own and operate the largest fleet on the Great Lakes St-Lawrence Seaway and hold interest in over 100 vessels worldwide ![UnderConstructionIcon](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/UnderConstructionIcon.png?width=121&height=131&name=UnderConstructionIcon.png) [5+ ships under construction](https://www.algonet.com/) ![HamiltonNiagaraTopEmployers](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/HamiltonNiagaraTopEmployers.png?width=117&height=116&name=HamiltonNiagaraTopEmployers.png) Named one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers ![Group 925](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201746.png?width=126&name=Group%201746.png) ![Mask Group 520](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20Group%20520.png?width=112&name=Mask%20Group%20520.png) Six offices worldwide, with our head office in St. Catharines, Ontario and others in Winnipeg Manitoba; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Lugano Switzerland; Hamilton, Bermuda; and Montreal, Quebec ![Mask Group 518](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20Group%20523.png?width=95&name=Mask%20Group%20523.png) ![Group 926](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201745.png?width=121&name=Group%201745.png) Employ approximately 1,600+ people globally ![Mask Group 522](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20Group%20522.png?width=98&name=Mask%20Group%20522.png) ![Mask Group 521](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20Group%20521.png?width=326&name=Mask%20Group%20521.png) ![Algoma125_Horizontal_Reversed_Alt (1)](https://www.algomacentral.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Algoma125_Horizontal_Reversed_Alt%20(1).png?width=200&height=61&name=Algoma125_Horizontal_Reversed_Alt%20(1).png) EXECUTIVE OFFICE --- 63 Church Street, Suite 600 St.Catharines, ON L2R 3C4 [905 687 7888](tel:905%20687%207888;) Designed by: Symetric