From our vessel crews to our shoreside teams, we are united by a shared commitment to safety, teamwork, and looking out for one another every day. operating subsidiary of Mainstay Maritime, Inc. and a leading provider of dry bulk marine transportation on the Great Lakes. Founded in 2000, Grand River has grown into one of the region’s largest vessel operators, providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services to customers throughout the Great Lakes. Grand River operates a fleet of ten self-unloading bulk carriers, including three articulated tug-barge units. The fleet transports a diverse range of dry bulk commodities, including limestone, iron ore, coal, salt, grain, and other essential raw materials for customers in the construction, steel, electric utility, and food industries. Grand River is a market leader in the Great Lakes River Class segment. Our River Class vessels are well suited to serving ports and waterways with dimensional or operating restrictions that limit access by larger vessels. This capability, combined with our self-unloading fleet and experienced mariners, enables Grand River to provide flexible and dependable transportation solutions throughout the Great Lakes.
