The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. Lawrence Seaway between the Port of Montreal and Lake Erie. The @USDOT GLS seeks to serve the U.S.
(GLS) is a wholly owned government corporation created by statute on May 13, 1954 to construct, operate, and maintain that part of the St. intermodal and international transportation system by constantly improving the operation and maintenance of a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible deep-draft waterway, in cooperation with its Canadian counterpart. The GLS also encourages t
05/11/2026
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🚢 April tonnage snapshot
4.08 million tonnes of cargo moved through the Seaway to the end of April. Volumes are currently below last year’s pace, but it remains early in the navigation season and vital goods continue to move on this important trade corridor.
View the full tonnage results ➡️https://greatlakes-seaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tonnage2026_04_en.pdf
05/11/2026
MV John J. Boland at the Port of Cleveland ⛴️
LOA: 667 feet
Beam: 78 feet
Depth: 48 feet
05/04/2026
WIGEON transiting the U.S. Locks in Massena, N.Y.⛴️
LOA: 655 feet
Beam: 78 feet
Depth: 50 feet
04/29/2026
📢The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation is hiring🌊🚢
🔗The job posting for Marine Transportation Supervisor (Vessel Master) GS 14 in Massena, N.Y. closes on August 24, 2026 and can be found on USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/858760400
➡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.
04/28/2026
04/27/2026
PATAGONMAN at the Illinois International Port District in Chicago, Illinois⛴️
LOA: 492 feet
Beam: 79 feet
Depth: 41 feet
04/20/2026
MV Gwen at the Port of Duluth-Superior, Minnesota⛴️
LOA: 453 feet
Beam: 69 feet
Depth: 36 feet
04/15/2026
📢The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation is hiring.🌊🚢
🔗The job posting for Supervisory General Engineer (Chief Engineer) - DIRECT HIRE GS 14 in Massena, N.Y. closes on May 14, 2026 and can be found on USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/861227200
🔗The job posting for Marine Transportation Specialist (Ship Inspector) GS 12-13 in Massena, N.Y. closes on May 20, 2026 and can be found on USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/861825000
🔗The job posting for Small Craft Operator WG 08-10 in Massena, N.Y. closes on May 20, 2026 and can be found on USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/861915300
🔗The job posting for General Engineer (Electrical) GS 13 in Massena, N.Y. closes on May 22, 2026 and can be found on USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/861936000
➡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.
04/13/2026
Throwback to Viking POLARIS transiting upbound through Dwight D. Eisenhower Lock🛳️
LOA: 666 feet
Beam: 77 feet
04/09/2026
🎤🚢 Administrator Mike McCoshen delivered remarks today during Transportation Go! in Chicago. This annual conference focuses on fostering collaboration among growers, shippers, and policy makers to strengthen supply chain efficiency, particularly in the Great Lakes region and for U.S. agricultural exports.
During the conference, Administrator McCoshen also participated in a panel focused on priorities and current projects for increasing trade and utilization of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.
Included in the panel: Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Director of Trade and Economic Development Peter Hirthe and The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation General Manager, Cargo, and Real Estate Ken Carey.
🔗Learn more about the Conference: https://transportationgo.com/agenda/