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Great Lakes Cruise Industry Generates $310 Million in 2026
The Great Lakes cruise industry generated more than $310 million in economic impact in 2026, surpassing earlier projections as passenger numbers and port visits increased across the region. Cruise the... Read More
Great Lakes Iron Ore Shipments Rise in October, While Limestone Trade Declines
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes increased in October, while limestone shipments continued to trail last year’s totals and historical averages, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). U.S.... Read More
U.S. Coast Guard Awards Contract for Ice Rescue Boats
The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a contract worth up to $6.13 million to 1000 Island Airboats of Marion, Wisconsin, to build as many as 10 Special Purpose Craft –... Read More
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor Awarded $11.2 Million Federal Grant
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor has been awarded an $11.2 million federal grant to modernize cargo handling equipment and prepare for potential international container service. The funding comes through the U.S.... Read More
Fincantieri Marine Group Secures Funding to Upgrade Wisconsin Shipyards
Fincantieri Marine Group will use approximately $9.6 million in U.S. Navy and Maritime Administration (MarAd) funding to upgrade manufacturing capabilities and support workforce development at its Wisconsin shipyards. The funding... Read More
GSGP to Host Shipbuilding Webinar
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) is launching a new webinar series exploring shipbuilding opportunities for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region. This series will provide audiences of... Read More
Duluth Cargo Connect Wins 2026 Port/Terminal Operator of the Year
Duluth Cargo Connect has been named 2026 Port/Terminal Operator of the Year at the Heavy Lift Awards in London, recognizing investments in infrastructure, equipment and services for heavy-lift and project... Read More
St. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Traffic Rises 3.5% Through September
Cargo traffic on the St. Lawrence Seaway increased 3.5% year over year through September 2026, reaching 24.941 million metric tons, according to year-to-date figures from the St. Lawrence Seaway Management... Read More
Stelco Layoffs to Affect 350 Workers at Hamilton Works
Stelco is expected to idle its cold-rolled and coated finishing operations at Hamilton Works beginning Oct. 9, resulting in layoffs affecting about 350 unionized workers in Hamilton and up to 500... Read More
New Lock at the Soo Reaches Construction Milestone
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) New Lock at the Soo project has reached the 50% completion milestone, with construction continuing on the second Poe-sized lock at the Soo... Read More
Great Lakes Towing Orders Two New Damen-Designed Harbor Tugs
The Great Lakes Towing Company has ordered two new Damen-designed harbor tugs from Great Lakes Shipyard in Cleveland, continuing a fleet renewal and expansion program that has added 10 Damen... Read More