American Great Lakes Ports Association

05/29/2026

⚓ AGLPA 2026 is around the corner! Have you registered yet? Don't miss your chance to be part of the conversations shaping the future of Great Lakes maritime.

⭐ Register: https://reg.eventmobi.com/aglpa-annual-conference-2026/register

⭐ Learn More: https://www.greatlakesports.org/aglpa2026/

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember those who gave everything in service to our country. From sea to shore, their sacrifice secured the freedoms we cherish today. On this day, and every day, we honor their legacy and give thanks for their enduring courage.

05/22/2026

Today, we recognize the people, ports, and industries that keep our maritime system moving. Your work supports jobs, strengthens supply chains, and powers economic growth across the Great Lakes region and beyond.

Thank you for your continued commitment to safety, collaboration and innovation across the maritime industry. We’re honored to advocate for and support the Great Lakes port and maritime community that drives our region forward every day.

05/14/2026

AGLPA 2026 is just over two months away, and we’re proud to recognize our early sponsors! These organizations are leaders across the maritime industry, and their commitment to Great Lakes ports, thriving communities, and the future of our regional economy reflects the strength of collaboration across our industry.

Their support helps make AGLPA 2026 the premier Great Lakes maritime event while advancing AGLPA’s critical mission. We’re excited to bring the Great Lakes maritime community together again this summer, and we’re grateful to the sponsors helping make it possible.

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities:https://www.greatlakesports.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AGLPA2026-SponsorProspectus.pdf

⭐ Thank You! ⭐
Inmarsat Maritime
Port of Monroe
Portsof Indiana
Duluth Seaway Port Authority
The Foth Companies
Ramboll
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority
Chicago Propeller Club
Lakes Pilots Association
St. Lawrence Seaway Pilots Association
Western Great Lakes Pilots Association
Lake Carriers Association
Littoral Services, LLC
Anchor QEA
The Great Lakes Towing Company and Great Lakes Shipyard
Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad
Great Lakes Commission
JD Fields & Company, Inc.
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers
Great Lakes/Seaway Review

05/12/2026

Please join us in welcoming Middle River Marine as the newest Associate Member of the American Great Lakes Ports Association!

Specializing in waterway transportation and multimodal supply chain solutions, Middle River delivers tailored logistics strategies that support the efficient, reliable movement of materials across the Great Lakes Seaway and inland river system.

Serving primarily the Illinois and Northwest Indiana markets, they help customers optimize their supply chains while supporting the industries and communities they serve.

Learn more about Middle River: https://www.greatlakesports.org/aglpa-members/middle-river

Join AGLPA:
https://www.greatlakesports.org/member-benefits/

05/01/2026

🚢 Last call! Early-bird rates for AGLPA 2026 end today.

Don’t miss the premier Great Lakes maritime event. Register now to lock in the best rate:

https://reg.eventmobi.com/aglpa-annual-conference-2026/register

AGLPA Annual Conference 2026

04/30/2026

Milwaukee’s momentum on the global stage is accelerating—and Port Milwaukee is at the center of it.

Port Milwaukee Director Benjamin Timm recently sat down with BizTimes Milwaukee to share his priorities and vision for the port’s role in the region’s economy. From record-setting cruise traffic to expanded global export capabilities, his focus is on positioning Milwaukee as both a logistics powerhouse and a premier Great Lakes destination.

🚢 Read the full article here: https://biztimes.com/qa-new-port-milwaukee-director-benji-timm-charts-growth-for-cargo-cruise-traffic/?bypass=69d57d9b5c768

About six months into his new job as Milwaukee’s port director, Benji Timm says he learns something new every day. Timm was appointed to the role

04/23/2026

⭐️ Warner Petroleum Corporation has delivered reliable fuel and energy for nearly five decades.

AGLPA Associate Member Warner Petroleum fuels the Great Lakes region. Operating in Detroit, the company plays a key role in efficient fuel distribution and transloading operations for U.S. and Canadian customers, nourishing the regional and national economy.

Learn more about Warner Petroleum: https://www.greatlakesports.org/aglpa-members/warner-petroleum/

Become an Associate Member: https://www.greatlakesports.org/member-benefits/

04/17/2026

⭐️VAA is a trusted partner to the maritime industry.

Providing expertise in civil engineering, master planning, grant funding, design and more, AGLPA Associate Member VAA brings relevant maritime experience and an innovative approach to every project they take on.

Let’s get growing. Learn more about VAA: https://www.greatlakesports.org/aglpa-members/vaa-engineering/

Explore AGLPA Associate Membership: https://www.greatlakesports.org/member-benefits/

04/15/2026

Sponsor the premier Great Lakes maritime event. Explore our packages and secure your spot today!https://www.greatlakesports.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AGLPA2026-SponsorProspectus.pdf