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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

Great Lakes Limestone and Iron Ore Trade Down in May

According to the Lake Carriers’ Association, shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.6 million tons in May, a 6.8% decrease compared to one year ago. May’s loadings were... Read More

CMCF Releases Canadian Seafarers Pathway Study

A new report released on May 21 by the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF) reveals an urgent labor crisis in Canada’s marine sector. Commercial and public sector vessel operators will... Read More

Visitors Welcome to Attend 2025 Soo Locks Engineers Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with the city of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau, the United States Coast Guard, the Lake... Read More

Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor Breaks Ground on New Warehouse

Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor has broken ground on the first new warehouse constructed at the Lake Michigan port in 25 years. The May 21 groundbreaking kicked off a $10 million... Read More

Re-introducing SHIPS for America Act

On April 30, U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-IN) and U.S. Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA-8) and Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) re-introduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity... Read More