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Feb

03

2026

Unprecedented port partnership to assess economic opportunities and transportation benefits for enhancing connection between the nation’s two busiest inland shipping channels.

Dec

23

2025

A bipartisan, bicameral coalition of Congress members introduced legislation that would strengthen the Port Infrastructure Development Program

Dec

18

2025

A new Southeast Michigan coalition is helping advance federal efforts to strengthen and modernize U.S. shipbuilding

Jun

06

2025

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.

Mar

18

2024

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.

Mar

08

2024

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...

Jul

21

2023

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.
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Equitable Distribution of Port Infrastructure Grants

In 2010, Congress authorized a Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) to be administered by the U.S. Maritime Administration. While the …

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