Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

09/09/2026

🚢 The countdown is on to the 21st Annual Highway H2O Conference!

Taking place November 3–5 in Toronto, the conference will bring together industry leaders to share success stories and explore strategies to drive growth and innovation in the Great Lakes maritime landscape.

Planning to attend? Early bird registration ends September 14!
Register today ➡️ https://web.cvent.com/event/b6e2ba10-0aa5-442e-b8bd-73120b6b8f9b/register

Look forward to seeing you there!

09/07/2026

🚢On this Labor Day, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation recognizes and honors the unwavering commitment of the hardworking men and women who operate, maintain, and support the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System. Your dedication keeps this vital trade corridor safe, efficient, and reliable.

👏Thank you for your contributions that drive economic prosperity across America and connect Great Lakes ports to global markets.

09/03/2026

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09/03/2026

A stormy welcome to the City of Milwaukee ! 🌩️

Ponant's Le Bellot arrived this morning, marking the 45th call of the 2026 cruising season. Port Milwaukee is expecting 18 more cruise calls this season.

09/03/2026

📣 🚢 💹 🔗Check out the Seaway System's latest tonnage results here:https://greatlakes-seaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tonnage2026_08_en.pdf

🚢 August Traffic Snapshot
Total tonnage on the Seaway reached 20.7 million tonnes through the end of August, an increase of 2.6% compared to the same period last year.

The numbers illustrate the Seaway’s vital role in keeping goods moving and connecting North America to markets around the world.

Full details ➡️https://greatlakes-seaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tonnage2026_08_en.pdf


Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Highway H2O

09/01/2026

A rainbow over the St. Lawrence Seaway🌈

📸 Captured at the Seaway Visitor Center at Eisenhower Lock in Massena, New York, this striking view reminds us of the beauty that surrounds the infrastructure connecting the Great Lakes to the world.

08/31/2026

ARTHUR M. ANDERSON at Port of Cleveland ⛴️

LOA: 767 feet
Beam: 70 feet
Depth: 36 feet

08/28/2026

📣This week, Administrator McCoshen attended site-visit meetings at the U.S. locks and met with the GLS workforce in Massena, New York to express his appreciation for their dedication. The team's expertise, commitment, and professionalism during the navigation season are essential for safely and efficiently operating the locks and coordinating vessel traffic, ensuring cargo keeps moving through this critical artery to America’s maritime transportation system.

🌊💪🚢 Operational excellence, innovation, and teamwork make the Seaway strong and keep the Great Lakes pathway competitive and resilient—supporting U.S. exports, jobs, and supply chains that reach across the country and around the world.

08/24/2026

PATAGONMAN at the Illinois International Port District in Chicago⛴️

LOA: 492 feet
Beam: 79 feet
Depth: 41 feet

08/21/2026

📢The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation is hiring⚓

🚢Marine Transportation Specialist (Ship Inspector) GS-2150-12/13 vacancy closes on September 18, 2026 and can be found on USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/861825000

🚢General Engineer (Electrical) GS-0801-13 post closes on September 19, 2026 and can be found on USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/861936000

🚢Supervisory General Engineer (Chief Engineer) GS-0801-14 job posting closes on September 30, 2026 and can be found on USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/861227200. For this vacancy, a ⭐RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE⭐ of up to 25% of basic pay may be authorized for an eligible, highly qualified candidate newly appointed to the federal government. A written service agreement will be required.

🚢Marine Machine Mechanic (Marine Assistant Engineer) WG-5334-9/10/11 closes on October 21, 2026 and can be found on USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/881609900

🔗 Visit USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov), and use keyword search "Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation" to locate each GLS career opportunity.

🚨Please note it is advised that applicants do not wait until the last day to apply in case there are technical difficulties with the online application process.