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Great Lakes Passenger Cruise Industry Expected to Break Records in 2026
Passenger cruising now plays a fundamental role in the economic success of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway. According to Cruise the Great Lakes, the region’s cruise industry is projected to continue growing in... 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
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
Port Milwaukee Awarded $1.4 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has awarded more than $1.4 million in Harbor Assistance Program funding for Port Milwaukee to support infrastructure improvements on Jones Island. The grant will... Read More
AGLPA Launches Study to Assess Increasing Trade Between the Great Lakes and Inland Waterways
A study is underway to assess the economic opportunities and transportation benefits of increasing maritime cargo shipments between the Great Lakes and U.S. inland waterways. The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA), Ports... Read More
Great Expectations for Great Lakes Cruising in 2026
Cruise the Great Lakes expects the economic impact of passenger cruising in the region to exceed $300 million in 2026, a 25% increase over 2025. The region’s cruise marketing program... Read More
Great Lakes Cruise Season Comes to an End for Port Milwaukee
Port Milwaukee welcomed more than 11,000 passengers to the city of Milwaukee throughout the 2025 cruise season. The port is now preparing for 2026, when a new cruise dock will... Read More
Port Milwaukee Spotlights Significance of Great Lakes Maritime Industry
On June 16, Port Milwaukee hosted an event in recognition of the Great Lakes’ economic value. Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Port... Read More
67th Navigation Season Well Underway on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway
Despite facing increased economic uncertainty and unpredictability, the 67th navigation season is well underway on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway. According to the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC), the... Read More
Great Lakes Ports to Welcome Thousands of Cruise Passengers This Season
Another passenger cruising season is well underway on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway. According to Cruise the Great Lakes, the region’s cruise marketing program, more than 22,000 individual passengers are... Read More
Michigan Soybean Committee Starts New Alliance to Expand Great Lakes Shipping
In December, the Michigan Soybean Committee hosted the inaugural meeting of a new trade-focused group called the Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping (GLASS). The original idea for the new... Read More