FreightWaves Classics: Port of Milwaukee serves the Great Lakes and US inland waterway system

A ship moves through Port Milwaukee. (Photo: Wisconsin Marine Historical Society)

Port Milwaukee is one of several U.S. ports around the Great Lakes that contribute significantly to the local, regional and national economies. While they differ in size and cargo from many U.S. coastal ports, they are equally important.

Overview

The Port of Milwaukee (Port Milwaukee) is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan; it is the only port on the lake that is approved to serve the Mississippi River inland waterway system. It offers direct river barge access from the port to the...

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