<div> <h1>Welcome</h1> <p><a href="accueil.html">Français</a></p> <p> Since 1976, CANFORNAV has built a solid, professional reputation in the international shipping industry. Headquartered in Montreal, Canfornav employs a staff of 25 people. The company operates a fleet of about 30 vessels, ranging in size from 15-40 000 DWAT, carrying 6 millions tonnes annually or 300 voyages per year. Canfornav services the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence year round to and from a variety of international destinations. </p> <h1>About</h1> <p> CANFORNAV INC., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Forest Navigation Co. Ltd., a federally incorporated Canadian Company, established in 1976 and domiciled in Montreal, Quebec. Since its inception, Canfornav has built a solid, professional reputation in the international shipping industry. Throughout the years, Canfornav’s services have grown steadily from operating specialized vessels for the pulp and paper trade, into the range of 5/15 000 DWAT, to 15/40 000 DWAT bulkers, carrying a variety of cargoes such as grain, fertilizers, minerals, steel, sugar, metals and copper/zinc concentrates. In excess of forty percent (40%) of total voyages involve trades in/out of the St. Lawrence/Great Lakes, originating from Europe/Mediterranean, US Gulf, East Coast South America, West Coast South America, including Central America and occasionally the Far East. CANFORNAV, TODAY, IS ONE OF THE LARGEST OCEAN-GOING CARRIERS CALLING THE GREAT LAKES ON A REGULAR BASIS. In our on-going expansion program, Canfornav entered into a Newbuilding Program with Wuhu Shipyard, i.e. 4 x 27 000 DWAT lakes suitable bulk carriers. Subsequently, we embarked in three (3) long term charters (37 000 DWAT lakes suitable vessels)) with Harren & Partner of Bremen, as well as two (2) long term charters (37 000 DWAT lakes suitable vessels) with Parakou Shipping of Hong Kong and for delivery ultimo 2006 through 2007 we have four (4) 37 000 DWAT lakes suitable bulk carriers in partnership with Parakou Shipping of Hong Kong. </p> <p> A further series of sixteen (16) 31 000 mts DWAT Lakes-suitable bulkcarriers was ordered in 2006 and is under construction in three (3) different shipyards in China with deliveries in 2008/2009 and 2010. This leaves Canfornav with an ultra modern Lakes fleet and in a powerful position to undertake performance of long term large size contracts. </p> <p> Special emphasis for our Newbuildings, has been given to ice strengthening, electric ventilated holds, fast turning ship cranes and open hatch designs. This, together with excellent tank top strength and alternate hold loading capability, gives these ships the flexibility many of our customers have been looking for. </p> <h1>Management</h1> <p> Canfornav is a service Company, therefore our philosophy includes: Focusing on need of service to business partners Appropriate strategies tailored to the needs of the business partner (customers) Continuity of dialogue between partners Collection of widest possible information to evaluate and execute properly Need of open book policy Constant improvement of management and staff </p> <h1>Management Team</h1> <p> The partners and officers of Canfornav are involved in all the day-to-day affairs of the Company. </p> <h1>Fleet</h1> <p>Canfornav employs over 30 vessels, varying in size from 15 000 - 40 000 DWAT. All vessels are being held in Montreal.</p> <h1>Trading Regions</h1> <p> Canfornav's main trading routes to and/or from St.Lawrence/Great Lakes are as follows: Argentina / Brazil Black Sea / Mediterranean Chile / Peru Northern Europe (including Baltic Sea) Mexico / Venezuela Far East St. Lawrence Seaway </p> <h1>Contact Us</h1> <p> 800 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, Suite 2300 Montreal, Québec H3B 1X9 Canada Tel: (514) 284-9193 Fax: (514) 499-1030 </p> <p> <a href="mailto:operations@canfornav.com">operations@canfornav.com</a><br /> <a href="mailto:chartering@canfornav.com">chartering@canfornav.com</a> </p> <p> </p> </div>