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.
Building the Case for Resilient Great Lakes Ports
Resilience is the ability of organizations, communities, ecosystems and economies to anticipate, absorb or recover from the effects of climate-related hazards. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),... Read More
Work Continues on Montreal Container Terminal Project
Progress continues to be made on the construction of the new container terminal at the Port of Montreal. The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has installed a new crane to assist... Read More
Applications Due July 24 for FEMA Port Security Grants
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened applications for the fiscal 2026 Port Security Grant Program, making $95 million available to help port authorities, facility operators and government agencies... Read More
Canadian Great Lakes Ports Focus on Infrastructure Investments and Trade Strategies
Ports on the Great Lakes in Ontario are undergoing a period of renewed investment driven by supply chain resilience concerns, export competitiveness objectives, waterfront redevelopment agendas and decarbonization pressures. At the Port of Toronto,... Read More
Port of Cleveland Generates More Than $7 Billion in Annual Economic Impact
The Port of Cleveland has released its 2025 Impact Report, outlining its economic contributions, maritime activity, development finance efforts and infrastructure investments across Northeast Ohio. According to the report, port-related... Read More
68th Navigation Season Underway Amid Economic Challenges and Uncertainty
Cargo is moving on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway despite a slow start to the 2026 navigation season. Geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty and ice buildup on the upper Great Lakes... Read More
Port of Green Bay Reopens for 2026 Navigation Season
The Port of Green Bay has reopened after closing for several weeks due to high water flow levels on the Fox River, resulting in unsafe navigation conditions for commercial marine traffic. The port... Read More
A Need for Foreign-Trade Zones
As global supply chains grow more complex and competitive, Ports of Indiana is stepping forward with a bold vision: to make Indiana the premier destination for Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) access... Read More
Phase II Expansion Completed at DeLong Agricultural Export Facility in Milwaukee
Soybean farmer leaders presented a ceremonial $200,000 check March 31 in Milwaukee to support the Phase II expansion of the Agriculture Maritime Export Facility at Port Milwaukee. The facility, owned... Read More
Great Lakes Ports Mark Start of 2026 International Shipping Season
The Ocean7 Ranger arrived at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor on April 4, marking the official start of the 2026 international shipping season. The vessel completed a 52-day voyage to deliver... Read More
Maritime Administration Announces $488.6 Million in Port Infrastructure Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced $488.6 million in funding through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) to support upgrades at ports across the country. The... Read More