DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – The ocean going shipping season in the Twin Ports began Wednesday evening with the arrival of the Federal Churchill.
The 656 foot bulk carrier will load wheat bound for Italy from the Riverland Ag terminal.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, a first ship celebration will not be held this year.
The ship, built in 2016, is owned by Fednav and flying the Marshall Islands flag. The Federal Churchill is captained by Arnab Roy from India.