News
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.