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PIDP Application Deadline is September 10
The deadline for ports to submit an application for the Maritime Administration’s (MarAd) Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) is September 10. The PIDP is a grant program administered by MarAd... Read More
Port Milwaukee Breaks Ground on New Cruise Ship Dock
Photo by Pat A. Robinson The city of Milwaukee has broken ground on the new South Shore Cruise Dock at Port Milwaukee. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on September 4.... Read More
Great Lakes Limestone and Iron Ore Trade Down in August
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.6 million tons in August, a decrease of 3% from 2024. Limestone cargos were also below the month’s 5-year average by 4.4%.... Read More
M/V Tamarack is First Newbuild Cement Ship in the Great Lakes in 20 Years
M/V Tamarack arrived at the Port of Montreal on August 22, completing her maiden transatlantic voyage and marking a major milestone in North American shipping. Owned by Eureka Shipping, a joint... Read More
Lake Superior Marine Museum Association Acquires Duluth Harbor’s South Breakwater Outer Light
The Lake Superior Marine Museum Association (LSMMA) has acquired the Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Outer Light in an effort to preserve an instrumental piece of maritime heritage. The historic lighthouse,... Read More
GLS Announces Port Winners of 2024 Season Pacesetter Award
Seven U.S. Great Lakes ports have received the Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award for increases in international cargo tonnage shipped through their ports during the 2024 navigation season. The U.S.... Read More
Great Lakes Iron Ore and Limestone Trade Down in July
Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 5.1 million tons in July, a decrease of 10.9% compared to 2024, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Shipments were below... Read More
Two Decades of Wind Energy Cargo at Duluth’s Clure Terminal
In August 2025, the Asian Spirit arrived at Duluth’s Clure Public Marine Terminal, delivering 39 wind turbine blades destined for North Dakota. This shipment marked the culmination of a six-voyage... Read More
Corps of Engineers Begins Muskegon Harbor Revetment Repair Work
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District is beginning long-term improvements to the Muskegon Harbor North Revetment to improve the safety and stability of the popular walkway. The $5.765... Read More
M/V Cuyahoga to be Dismantled after Being Damage in 2024 Fire
The M/V Cuyahoga is being dismantled after the vessel was irreparably damaged in a fire last year. The classic World War II-era laker made her final voyage across Lake Erie... Read More
TWIC Efficiency (TWICE) Act to be Reintroduced in Congress
The TWIC Efficiency (TWICE) Act will be reintroduced in Congress this September to streamline the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card application process, especially for individuals reentering the workforce or... Read More