North American construction materials company Amrize has celebrated the launch of the ‘Tamarack’, a next-generation cement carrier with a capacity of over 10,000m3, intended to deliver Amrize building materials, cutting energy consumption and emissions.
The new vessel is expected to play a critical role in supporting economic development and ensuring reliable cement supply supporting infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction.
Jaime Hill, President, Amrize Building Materials, said: “The arrival of the Tamarack is a major milestone for Amrize as we support significant construction growth, including Ontario’s plans to invest more than Can$ 200bn over the next 10 years to deliver new infrastructure, transit, roads, hospitals, schools, homes and high-rises. This next-generation carrier allows us to cost-effectively deliver critical building materials at speed and scale to help our customers build their ambition.”
Beginning its planned 15-year service, Tamarack – owned by Eureka Shipping, a joint venture between the CSL Group and SMT Shipping – is the first new cement carrier on the Great Lakes in two decades.
Leading the way in maritime innovation and supply chain efficiency, Amrize’s 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 been a trusted supplier of high-performance building solutions for major Toronto projects, through Innocon.
The partnership with Eureka Shipping strengthens this capacity, as the new 12,500 dwt mechanical and pneumatic Tamarack replaces two older ships with a single, streamlined, high-performance vessel. Equipped with diesel-electric propulsion, advanced manoeuvrability systems, shore-power compatibility, noise insulation and energy-saving cargo handling, the Tamarack is designed to maximise operational efficiency while minimising emissions.
Kai Grotterud, MD Eureka Shipping, said: “Bringing Tamarack to the Great Lakes has been a true team effort. This highly efficient vessel is the result of close collaboration with Amrize, smart design, and a shared vision for advanced shipping. We’re proud to set a new standard for operational performance in the region.”
Image: New Amrize cement carrier ‘Tamarack’ (credit: Vincent Tremblay)
