CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2013--
American Steamship Company (“ASC”), a subsidiary of GATX Corporation
(NYSE:GMT), and Chicago’s John
G. Shedd Aquarium are proud to share their common goal of protecting
the Great Lakes—and now they’re taking that message to communities along
the shores. One of ASC’s 1,000-foot vessels, the M/V Indiana Harbor, is
displaying each organization’s logo along with the slogan “Working
Together to Keep the Lakes Great.” The vessel travels throughout the
Great Lakes region including ports in western Lake Superior, southern
Lake Michigan, Detroit and Cleveland.
ASC is actively involved in researching ways to stop the spread of
non-native aquatic species on the Great Lakes. In an effort to
understand and address the issue, ASC has been exploring methods for
treating ballast water on ships that operate exclusively on the fresh
water of the Great Lakes. Working with Lake Superior’s Isle Royale
National Park, the United States Geological Survey, the Northeast
Midwest Institute’s Great Ships Initiative and other support agencies,
full-scale trials have been conducted aboard the M/V Indiana Harbor over
the past three years.
Shedd is committed to protecting the Great Lakes by conducting science
and research through collaborative efforts with other Great Lakes
organizations, facilitating work between Great Lakes leaders that
develop solutions for tomorrow’s conservation challenges, and offering
immersive learning programs and outreach for all ages. Shedd focuses on
four key Great Lakes issues, seeking to build awareness of ecological
separation, contribute to solution-oriented invasive species research,
accelerate habitat restoration, and protect and promote native wildlife.
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COMPANY DESCRIPTIONS
American Steamship Company
American Steamship Company (“ASC”), one of the leading Great Lakes
shipping companies, is owned by GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT). ASC
provides waterborne transportation of dry-bulk commodities on the Great
Lakes with a fleet of modern, self-unloading vessels. ASC has been
operating on the Great Lakes since 1907, joining GATX in 1973. For
further information, visit ASC’s website at www.americansteamship.com.
GATX Corporation
GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) strives to be recognized as the finest
railcar leasing company in the world by its customers, its shareholders,
its employees and the communities where it operates. Controlling one of
the largest railcar fleets in the world, GATX has been providing quality
railcars and services to its customers for 115 years. GATX has been
headquartered in Chicago, Illinois since its founding in 1898. For more
information, visit the Company’s website at www.gatx.com.
Shedd Aquarium
The John
G. Shedd Aquarium, a nonprofit organization dedicated to public
education and conservation, is among one of the world’s largest indoor
aquariums. The facility houses over 32,500 aquatic animals representing
some 1,500 species of fishes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds
and mammals from waters around the world. Beautifully situated on the
shores of Lake Michigan, Shedd Aquarium is known as “The World’s
Aquarium.” Since its opening in 1930, the aquarium’s mission has been to
enhance public understanding and appreciation of the aquatic world. Shedd
is dedicated to preserving and protecting Great Lakes wildlife and
habitats through conservation science, education and awareness
programs generously supported by Conservator Partners ArcelorMittal and
Coca-Cola.
Investor, corporate, financial, historical financial, photographic
and news release information may be found at www.gatx.com.
Source: GATX Corporation
GATX Corporation
Jennifer Van Aken
Director, Investor Relations
312-621-6689
jennifer.vanaken@gatx.com
or
Shedd
Aquarium
Nicole Minadeo
Manager, PR and Communications
312-692-3365
nminadeo@sheddaquarium.org