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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
Recognizing the U.S. Coast Guard’s Role in Protecting the Great Lakes
The Coast Guard Foundation and City Cruises have partnered to host an event on Oct. 16 in Chicago in honor of the U.S. Coast Guard. The inaugural Great Lakes Region... Read More
Unifor Members Ratify Agreement With SLSMC
Unifor members working for the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) have ratified a new four-year collective agreement with their employer. The agreement follows collective bargaining discussions related to the... Read More
Canadian Coast Guard Adds Judy LaMarsh to Great Lakes Fleet
The Canadian Coast Guard has added the CCGS Judy LaMarsh to its Great Lakes fleet, marking the first addition of a large vessel to the region’s fleet in more than... Read More