Ports & Terminals
The Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System connects more than 110 commercial ports in the U.S. and Canada. Find port news, developments, project updates, and facility improvements here.
Progress at the Soo
A major milestone has been reached on construction of the New Lock at the Soo project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District has completed Phase 2 of the... Read More
Operations Resume at Port of Montreal
Operations have resumed at the Port of Montreal following an order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). Work resumed at the port on Nov. 16 after the Maritime Employers... Read More
Jungbunzlauer Invests $200 Million in Port Colborne
Jungbunzlauer, the only producer of xanthan gum in Canada, is investing $200 million to expand its existing facility in Port Colborne, which will create 50 new jobs and strengthen regional... Read More
Shore Power Challenges for Carriers and Ports on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway
Addressing the motives and challenges of shore power technology for carriers and ports of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes has become an important topic, experts say. Shore power... Read More
First Ocean Freight from Vietnam Arrives at Port of Montreal
On August 25, the Azoresborg docked at the Port of Montreal’s Viau Terminal from the Port of Haiphong, carrying 198 containers of high-value energy storage units. On arrival, the vessel was unloaded... Read More
Port of Toronto Cruise Ship Terminal Unveils New Mural
A new mural now welcomes visitors at the Port of Toronto Cruise Ship Terminal. PortsToronto, Ogiima Kwe Sault, Chief Claire Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and... Read More
Burns Harbor Opens New Dock to Serve Ocean Vessels
Local officials and port workers are celebrating the opening of a new $6 million dock that will serve ocean vessels at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Partially funded by a U.S.... Read More
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor Receives Container Route Approval
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has approved a proposal from Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. This would create... Read More
UK Sustainability Firm Expands to Chicago
A UK-based sustainability consultancy firm has announced plans to expand to the United States. Tunley Environmental LLC will be based in Chicago. Dr. Will Beer, founder of Tunley Environmental, stated... Read More
Great Lakes ports show steady growth at the start of 2024 shipping season
Proving its worth Movement of cargo on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System is booming thanks to an early start to the shipping season. The 66th navigation season began March... Read More
Great Lakes States Receive USDA Forest Service Funding
The Forest Service has awarded $6.28 million in grants to support restoration projects on nonfederal lands in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio and Wisconsin. In all, 38 projects... Read More