When an engine runs quietly, it doesn’t attract much attention. The same goes for economic engines. Take Great Lakes and inland river ports across the United States. They do not draw much national attention, but there is much happening.
The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) today announced a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Great Lakes Alliance of Shipyards (GLAS), bringing together leading organizations representing Great Lakes ports and American shipyards around shared priorities in domestic shipbuilding, commerce, workforce development, infrastructure, and federal policy. The agreement was signed on Friday, July 31, 2026, during AGLPA’s 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago.
Unprecedented port partnership to assess economic opportunities and transportation benefits for enhancing connection between the nation’s two busiest inland shipping channels.
A bipartisan, bicameral coalition of Congress members introduced legislation that would strengthen the Port Infrastructure Development Program
A new Southeast Michigan coalition is helping advance federal efforts to strengthen and modernize U.S. shipbuilding
In late May, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its final navigation work plan for FY2025. The plan outlines resources that will be used for dredging, structure maintenance, and other priorities at every port in the United States.
On March 18, the American Great Lakes Ports Association released a policy agenda for 2024. These issues will guide the organization’s advocacy efforts with Members of Congress and federal agencies.
On March 7th & 8th, members of the American Great Lakes Ports Association stormed Capitol Hill (peacefully) as part of the organization’s 2024 Washington Fly-In. The event coincided with…
Learn more about Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway shipping! These short videos have been created to demonstrate three key supply chains in the midwest – steel, agriculture and energy…
On July 21, 2023, a binational public-private coalition of Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway maritime organizations released a new economic impact study of maritime shipping on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
