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U.S. Coast Guard Renames Geographical Operational Districts
The U.S. Coast Guard has renamed its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations. This change aims to indicate more accurately the regions they serve and represent. Renaming operational districts... Read More
Ontario Invests $215 Million to Support Shipbuilding in Canada
The Ontario government is investing $215 million to support shipbuilding and the broader marine sector in the province, including through the establishment of a $15 million Ontario Shipbuilding Grant Program... Read More
MarAd Expands Inland Waterways
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the Maritime Administration (MarAd) has designated 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approved 14 new sponsors for the U.S.... Read More
GLMA Cadets Train on New Vessel Robinson Bay
NMC Great Lakes Maritime Academy cadets will begin training this week aboard the donated tugboat Robinson Bay, the first vessel the academy has acquired in more than 20 years, expanding... Read More
Great Lakes Limestone Trade Up 6.5% in June
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in June, an increase of 6.5% from 2024, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. This June’s loadings were below... Read More
J.M. (Mike) McCoshen Sworn in as GLS Administrator
The United States Department of Transportation has named J.M. (Mike) McCoshen as administrator of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS). McCoshen was sworn in on Monday, June... Read More
Remaining Phase 3 Options Awarded for New Lock at the Soo
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District’s New Lock at the Soo project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, has awarded a total of $95.3 million for remaining Phase 3 options... Read More
Port Milwaukee Spotlights Significance of Great Lakes Maritime Industry
On June 16, Port Milwaukee hosted an event in recognition of the Great Lakes’ economic value. Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Port... Read More
International Agriculture Terminal to Reopen at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor
Ports of Indiana has selected Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) to operate the grain export facility at its Lake Michigan port. LDC reported net sales of $50.6 billion in 2024. Over... Read More
LOGISTEC Announces the Green Marine Certification of Three Terminals
LOGISTEC has announced the certification of three additional terminals—Cleveland Bulk, Cleveland Breakbulk and MtlLINK in Montréal (QC)—under the Green Marine environmental program. LOGISTEC, which is based in Montréal (QC), provides... Read More
Corps of Engineers Publishes Line 5 Tunnel Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District published the Line 5 Tunnel Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) May 30, 2025. The Detroit District is conducting a 30-day public... Read More