Labrador Marine Inc. (LMI) announced that with yesterday’s departure of the Kamutik W from Goose Bay for ports north to Nain, all cargo and freight will be delivered for the 2021 season.
Cargo and private vehicle traffic set new records this year. Passenger traffic recovered from 2020 and surpassed the numbers for 2019, the season before the COVID pandemic.
The volume of freight this year required an additional trip. The current voyage will conclude the 2021 coastal shipping season. The Kamutik W will layup in Lewisporte for the winter and undergo routine maintenance.
The 2021 shipping season was a success, with a 23.7% percent increase in shipments over 2019 and a 5.3% increase over 2020. Shipments included groceries and household supplies, as well as building materials and construction equipment.
Labrador Marine Inc. has begun planning for the 2022 season and has scheduled the first sailing to depart Goose Bay on Sunday, June 12th, 2022. LMI will consult local government officials and users of the service in preparation for next season.