by Roger LeLievre | May 16, 2026 | Boatnerd News
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – The Carbide Dock had seen better days. The port and industrial site on the St. Mary’s River had been built in the late 19th century. Ownership was transferred from Union Carbide to the City of Sault Ste. Marie in 1962. “The dock was in very bad,...
by Roger LeLievre | May 16, 2026 | Boatnerd News
This story comes from the Wisconsin News Collaborative, a partnership of Wisconsin public media newsrooms, including WUWM, Wisconsin Public Radio, and WXPR. Water levels on lakes Michigan and Huron had their largest surge for the month of April since record-keeping...
by Roger LeLievre | May 16, 2026 | Boatnerd News
HAMILTON, ON – As political and business leaders push for more cargo movement across the Great Lakes, one expert says shifting freight from highways to waterways could ease truck congestion and lower emissions, but only if governments and industry make major...
by Roger LeLievre | May 16, 2026 | Boatnerd News
DULUTH, MN – The Twin Ports Ministry to Seafarers held its annual Blessing of the Port ceremony May 14 at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Canal Park.The event marked the beginning of the busy Great Lakes shipping season, bringing together community...
by Roger LeLievre | May 15, 2026 | Boatnerd News
GREEN BAY, WI – The Port of Green Bay has reopened to boat traffic after being closed due to high water levels and flow. Activity had been paused since April 18, but Port Director Dean Haen confirmed the reopening. According to marinetraffic.com, the Alpena arrived...
