Who we are
Ocean shipping is our business
What We Do
Fednav is a leading oceangoing bulk shipping company.
We bring a rich heritage and a reputation for mastering complex international routes since 1944. Our expertise in navigating the Canadian Arctic, the Great Lakes, and the St. Lawrence Seaway is unparalleled. Our commitment to charting new paths and ensuring client satisfaction remains unwavering. Fednav boasts a growing fleet of 120 max-sized drybulk carriers, delivering a seamless shipping experience for our customers. Anchored in our commitment to our people and our dedication to superior global service, we stand as industry leaders.
What sets us apart
30 Million Tonnes Of Experience
Ocean shipping is our business. Fednav transports over 30 million tonnes of dry bulk, including agricultural products, sugar, fertilizers, and industrial minerals as well as steel and other general cargo on a fleet of 120 owned and chartered vessels. The FIL fleet is comprised of Handysize, Supramax, and Ultramax bulk carriers. Renowned for Arctic trading, we boast the world’s largest fleet of ice-class bulk vessels.
Transatlantic’s #1 Choice For Breakbulk Shipments To North America’s Heartland
Since 1959, Federal Atlantic Lakes Line (FALLine) has operated a continuous cargo liner service from North Europe to St. Lawrence and Great Lakes ports, offering up to 60 sailings annually.
Focusing on flexible scheduling to meet specific customer needs, FALLine transports a mix of steel products as well as project and breakbulk general cargoes.
Delivering Solutions In The Arctic
Fednav has been the leading shipping company for Canadian Arctic projects since the 1950s. The Arctic Services team delivers a variety of solutions for this challenging region. We operate three of the world's most powerful ice-breaking bulk carriers, the MV Umiak I, MV Nunavik and MV Arvik I. This fleet of icebreakers navigates unescorted year-round through ice-covered waters.
Helping You Navigate Through Ice
Fednav Ice Services supports safe navigation in ice, assists operations in the Arctic and Baltic regions, and produces sea ice assessments and marine accessibility studies for shipping operations in ice-covered waters. Additionally, Fednav developed IceNav™, a navigation system used by vessels operating in frozen waters worldwide. This system allows mariners to access satellite imagery and up-to-date ice and weather information.
Effectively Managing All The Moving Parts
Fednav’s Fleet Management Team oversees technical management, design development, shipyard negotiations, crew supervision, ship maintenance, and fleet-operating costs of Fednav’s owned fleet.
Why Choose Fednav
We offer exceptional service with efficient, high-quality vessels.
International carrier in the Great Lakes
#1
Ice-class fleet in the world
#1
Tonnes of goods carried annually
+ 30 M
Our Mission And Values
At the core of Fednav's mission is a pledge to deliver the highest level of service, professionalism, and reliability in the international ocean shipping industry with consistency and integrity. To accomplish this, Fednav approaches every aspect of the business with these four CORE VALUES in mind:
Doing what’s right
We are committed to acting in the best interest of our customers, partners, and employees, treating them with integrity and respect. We provide unwavering support and embrace honest business practices, ensuring we uphold the highest ethical standards.
Being the best we can be
Excellence in ocean shipping is achieved through our collective dedication to our customers, colleagues, stakeholders, and the organization. We strive daily to embody our brand promise and consistently aim for excellence.
Standing by our people
Our position as an industry frontrunner is mirrored in our employee-focused culture, which encapsulates our identity, influences our business practices, and distinguishes us from the competition. This environment fosters genuine inspiration in our work, enabling us to share this enthusiasm with pride and conviction.
Respecting community and environment
Honouring the communities where we conduct business is essential for fostering our credibility and trustworthiness. Promoting economic and social prosperity offers us a significant chance to rectify common misconceptions about ocean shipping. Through environmental stewardship, we contribute to the longevity of a sustainable shipping sector. And, most importantly, it’s the right thing to do.
80 Years Of History
Our services
No matter how complex the route, we specialize in navigating the way safely and reliably. You can count on 80+ years of experience in dry bulk marine shipping, the largest fleet of ice-class bulk carriers, and 120+ owned and chartered vessels to successfully complete every voyage.
