Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway

Engineering the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System in a Climate of Contradictions

The traditional way that naval architects and marine engineers design vessels and systems, particularly in a captive environment like the Great Lakes, is often to rely on the past performance of actual operating vessels. Marine engineers, supported by both owners... 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

Expanding Great Lakes Trade

The Ohio River flows within 100 miles of Lake Erie in northeast Ohio. Connecting the river and lake with a canal would facilitate trade between Great Lakes ports and numerous... 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