Every winter, the massive cargo ships at Port Milwaukee have just 60 days to get any necessary repairs or upgrades completed ...

The locks, which have been closed since January, will reopen and usher in the 2026 shipping season.

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In many parts of the United States, winter hit early and hard at the end of 2025, and the Great Lakes region was no exception ...

Lower‑than‑average Great Lakes water levels are forcing freighters to watch loads even as cruise lines forecast record ...

Great Lakes groups, like the Lake Carriers Association, have spent the better part of two decades advocating for funding a new icebreaking ship. The advocates say a new Coast Guard vessel, which could ...

This Ohio museum reveals Great Lakes shipwreck stories through immersive exhibits, artifacts, and unforgettable history.

Those living along the Great Lakes know that November storms can prove deadly out on the water. One hundred and ten years ago, a storm that raged for four days across the region sunk a dozen ships and ...