The Port of Cleveland

09/09/2026

Another special visit to Cleveland! 🚢⚓️

Port of Cleveland Chief Operating Officer, Dave Gutheil and Vice President of Operations, Jared Magyar joined the captain of Le Bellot to present a commemorative plaque recognizing the ship’s trips to Cleveland.

We’re always proud to welcome cruise ships and their guests to our waterfront and we look forward to welcoming Le Bellot back again!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Port of Cleveland! 🇺🇸⚓

Today, we’re celebrating the hardworking people who keep our region, our economy and our Great Lakes moving forward. From the waterfront to workplaces across Northeast Ohio, we’re grateful for the dedication and contributions of workers who help make our community stronger every day.

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day! ❤️

09/04/2026

🚆 A new chapter for Cleveland transit has arrived!

This week, the Port of Cleveland was proud to help welcome the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s (GCRTA) first new rail car as part of its major fleet modernization.

The delivery is part of a comprehensive $435 million investment to completely replace GCRTA’s aging rail fleet, bringing riders greater safety, comfort, cleanliness and reliability.

The Port is proud to play a role in transporting these rail cars to Cleveland and helping bring this transformative investment to our community.

We’re excited to see these new rail cars hit the tracks and help move Cleveland forward!

09/02/2026

What a special evening celebrating the people who continue to make Cleveland a stronger, more vibrant community.

The Port of Cleveland was proud to attend the 18th edition of Who’s Who in Black Cleveland and celebrate former Board Chair Margot Copeland, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

We couldn’t be more proud to see Margot receive this well-deserved recognition for her leadership, service and tremendous impact on our community.

Board Director Glen Shumate and Marketing & Communications Manager Kierra Cotton were in attendance to represent the Port.

Congratulations, Margot! We join the entire Cleveland community in celebrating this incredible honor and your lasting legacy.


📷: Mychal Lilly & Charles Grayson

09/01/2026

We’re excited to be part of the conversation shaping Northeast Ohio’s future! 🚢

Ou President & CEO Jeff Epstein will be speaking at the Aerozone Annual Summit, September 9–10, where leaders from across the region will come together to discuss the people, industries and opportunities driving Northeast Ohio forward.

We’re looking forward to Jeff sharing more about the Port, our impact and what’s ahead.

Want to be part of the conversation? Register for the Aerozone Annual Summit today!

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4gSelfz

08/30/2026

⚓️ Thank you, Victory II!

We had the pleasure of welcoming the Captain and crew of the Victory II and presenting them with a plaque recognizing their numerous trips to Cleveland this year, along with a small gift as a token of our appreciation.

We’re so grateful for the role you play in bringing people to the Great Lakes and especially Cleveland!

Thank you for helping visitors experience our waterfront, our city and all that Northeast Ohio has to offer. We can’t wait to welcome you back! 🚢

08/28/2026

Want to know what’s happening at the Port? ⚓

From the latest projects and partnerships to the people helping move Cleveland forward, our quarterly newsletter keeps you in the know.

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08/27/2026

Three objects. One story. A look at who we are and where we’re headed. ⚓️

Last Friday, Port of Cleveland President and CEO Jeff Epstein delivered a keynote address at The City Club of Cleveland, using three meaningful objects to tell the story of the Port in a way that connects our past, our present and our future.

What do these objects have to do with the Port?

You’ll have to watch to find out. 👀

🎥 Watch Jeff’s full keynote and hear his perspective on the Port’s role in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

https://bit.ly/4c8pTsx

Video courtesy of Ideastream Public Media and The City Club.

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08/25/2026

Big congratulations to Anastasia McIntosh!

Our Development Finance Project Manager has been selected to serve on the Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) with the Cleveland Council on World Affairs for the 2026–2028 term!

Anastasia will help shape programming, support young professional events and serve as a community ambassador for CCWA.

We’re proud to see one of our own stepping into this leadership role and representing Cleveland’s next generation of changemakers. 👏

Congratulations, Anastasia! We can’t wait to see all you accomplish in this new role. 💙

08/24/2026

For generations, the Buckeye Booster was a familiar sight along Cleveland’s waterfront.

The 150-ton heavy-lift crane helped move some of the most unique and important cargo to pass through the Port of Cleveland including military tanks bound for Germany, electrical infrastructure for the Lake Erie islands and the Benson Ford.

It also helped create work for generations of Cleveland-area longshoremen.

“I hate to see it go it’s been a part of my life, my whole career,” said John Baker Jr., who spent years working at the docks.

The Buckeye Booster completed its final project in 2018 and has sat idle ever since. Now, the historic crane is being removed from the General Cargo Terminal.

Take a look at these photos and learn more about why the Buckeye Booster represents such a significant part of the Port of Cleveland’s history.

📖 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4ggGVHf