Advocating for the interests of commercial ports in the Great Lakes region
AGLPA works to promote public policies that foster maritime commerce and related employment.
Industry Overview
Learn more about the Great Lakes Seaway shipping industry.
The Great Lakes Seaway Navigation System
The five Great Lakes, their connecting channels, and the St. Lawrence River form one of the longest deep draft navigation systems in the world.
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Great Lakes Seaway Ports
Commercial shipping serves more than 100 individual ports in the eight Great Lakes states and the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
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Great Lakes Seaway Ships
The largest Great Lakes freighters are massive and can carry more than 70,000 tons of cargo in a single voyage.
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Great Lakes Seaway Cargoes
While all types of cargo are transported on the Great Lakes-Seaway system, bulk cargo dominates commercial shipping in the region.
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Issues & Advocacy
Take a look at AGLPA’s legislative agenda and learn about key issues.
