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Cargo Volumes Down Despite Increased Vessel Activity on the St. Lawrence Seaway
Cargo volumes on the St. Lawrence Seaway remained below last year’s pace through June, although vessel traffic continued to increase, reflecting a mixed start to the 2026 navigation season. According... Read More
Work Set to Begin on Buffalo’s New Great Lakes Cruise Terminal
Construction on Buffalo, New York’s, planned cruise terminal at the Outer Harbor is expected to begin next month after the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) Board of Directors approved a contract... Read More
Great Lakes Limestone and Iron Ore Trade Up in June
U.S. shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3 million tons in June, an increase of 4.5% compared to June 2025. According to the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA), this... Read More
Work Continues on Montreal Container Terminal Project
Progress continues to be made on the construction of the new container terminal at the Port of Montreal. The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has installed a new crane to assist... Read More
Applications Due July 24 for FEMA Port Security Grants
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened applications for the fiscal 2026 Port Security Grant Program, making $95 million available to help port authorities, facility operators and government agencies... Read More
Joe Starck Retires from Great Lakes Towing Company
Joe Starck has retired as CEO of the Great Lakes Towing Company. Starck’s last day was July 2. Starck’s career at Great Lakes Towing spans 35 years, beginning in engineering... Read More
Port of Cleveland Generates More Than $7 Billion in Annual Economic Impact
The Port of Cleveland has released its 2025 Impact Report, outlining its economic contributions, maritime activity, development finance efforts and infrastructure investments across Northeast Ohio. According to the report, port-related... Read More
Green Marine 2025 Report Highlights Environmental Gains, With Duluth Among Leaders
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority ranked among the highest-performing ports in the Green Marine 2025 Performance Report, earning the top overall score among U.S. Great Lakes ports. The port authority... Read More
Transportation Secretary Tours Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor Expansion Projects
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy visited Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor on Lake Michigan on June 19 to tour expansion projects and discuss the role of Great Lakes and inland... Read More
Great Lakes Towing Christens New Tug Puerto Rico in Cleveland
The Great Lakes Towing Co. held a christening ceremony on May 28 for its newest tugboat, Puerto Rico, during an event along the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland. The ceremony took... Read More
St. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Traffic Down 3.3% Through May
The St. Lawrence Seaway reported a decline in overall cargo traffic through May 2026, with total cargo volumes down 3.3% compared with the same period in 2025. According to monthly... Read More