Maritime Initiatives
Building Partnerships Between Great Lakes Ports and Shipyards
The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) and Great Lakes Alliance of Shipyards have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a formal partnership between the region’s port and shipyard communities. ... Read More
Great Lakes States, Provinces Outline Maritime Priorities
The Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers (GSGP) has released a 2026-2031 action plan focused on expanding maritime markets, improving system competitiveness and supporting innovation across... Read More
Great Lakes Stakeholders Discuss Reliability and Cargo Expansion at Annual AGLPA Conference
The annual American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) Conference took place July 30-31 at the Loews Chicago Hotel. More than 250 industry stakeholders from the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway region... 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
The Enduring Value of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway
The Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway remains one of North America’s most strategically important trade corridors, quietly underpinning economic activity across the industrial Midwest while connecting the heartland of the United States to global... Read More
Supporting Sustainable Agriculture in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway Region
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) has released a regional sustainable agriculture research agenda intended to guide collaboration, research and policy development across eight U.S. states and... Read More
MARAD Launches Initiative to Advance Nuclear-Powered Commercial Shipping
The U.S. Department of Transportation is taking a significant step toward advancing nuclear-powered commercial shipping, with Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) announcing a new initiative... Read More
The Path Forward for Biofuels on the Great Lakes
Biofuels have moved from a theoretical solution to a proven near-term option for decarbonization in the maritime industry. In the United States, especially the Midwest, and in Canada, biodiesel production as a replacement for diesel allows for a... Read More
Advancing Agricultural Prosperity Among Great Lakes Shippers and Suppliers
Meeting for the second time in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Dec. 4, 2025, the Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping (GLASS) drew more than 80 attendees from across the Midwest agriculture and transportation industries. Those attending included trucking companies, marine... Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Launches Initiative to Streamline and Accelerate Projects
The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works has announced a new initiative aimed at streamlining the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) Civil Works program and accelerating delivery of... Read More
White House Releases Maritime Action Plan to Expand U.S. Shipbuilding
The White House has released a sweeping Maritime Action Plan outlining proposals to expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity, grow the U.S.-flagged fleet and strengthen maritime workforce development. The plan follows President Donald... Read More