Port Milwaukee

City of #MKE department promoting waterborne, rail, and over-the-road shipping solutions throughout the #GreatLakes. Building a stronger maritime economy 🚢

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Maritime Interaction Day: Port Milwaukee joined We Work the Waterways to engage with MPS youth and highlight the many maritime career opportunities available.

WATCH⬇️

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Port Milwaukee is hiring!

For details and to apply visit: https://t.co/ZyejBirWFm

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Several infrastructure improvements and investments to support a variety of projects were made in 2025, all essential to maintain smooth and efficient operations, and position the Port for future growth.

Port Milwaukee's annual report➡️ https://t.co/RRwR6E66BX

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May is #WorldTradeMonth and we were happy to see World Trade Day take place this year after a long hiatus! Port Milwaukee enjoyed the presentations and breakout sessions, as well as the opportunity to connect with old friends and make new acquaintances. Thanks to the event organizers for putting the insightful program together!

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Built For What's Ahead 🚢

Port Milwaukee's annual report is now available online to read ➡️ https://t.co/RRwR6E6Erv

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Port Milwaukee is staying busy! Check out these views of the Algoma Intrepid passing the Viking Octantis.

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Booked and busy 💅

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What a sight! 🤩Sister cruise ships Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis met in Milwaukee this weekend! 🚢

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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has received a $10 million gift from local liberal philanthropist Lynde Uihlein to expand research and support for the School of Freshwater Sciences.

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Port partners Logistec and Michels, as well as Port Milwaukee’s crane operators, teamed up for a cross-harbor transfer of a heavy mining component. The piece was carefully loaded onto a barge for the short journey across the inner mooring basin. Whether shipping goods to another continent or different aldermanic district, Port Milwaukee can assist with your logistical needs.

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The locks reopen in late March, an event that signals the start of the Great Lakes shipping season. They handle a huge share of the region’s cargo, making them a key driver of economic activity throughout the Great Lakes.

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Check out these Friday views 🛳️ The Viking Polaris arrived in the @cityofmilwaukee yesterday from Toronto. The cruise ship will be departing tonight on the first of this season's Milwaukee round trip itineraries.

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From the Mayor's Office: Port Milwaukee Traffic is on the Upswing | Latest Numbers Show Positive Trends

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Congratulations to the Lake Express Ferry as it officially launches its 2026 travel season by providing high-speed ferry service between Milwaukee and Muskegon!

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WATCH: Gateway to the World — Wisconsin's Ports

Discover Wisconsin featured Port Milwaukee as one of the state's most influential ports and explored how ports help fuel our economy and link us to global trade.

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Andddd she's here! The Viking Polaris arrived in the @cityofmilwaukee today, kicking off our record-breaking 2026 cruise season!

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So proud to stand next to our friends @MKE_CC @PortMilwaukee @TravelWI to welcome our first cruise ship of the season, the @VikingCruises Polaris!

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Here she comes!

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UPDATE: The Viking Polaris is now scheduled to arrive around 10 am today.

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TODAY: The Viking Polaris makes her official stop in the @cityofmilwaukee soon, kicking off our 2026 record-breaking cruise season. The vessel is scheduled to arrive through the breakwall between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. You can track the Viking Polaris here ➡️ https://t.co/kjKGZhOCdV

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Us on the first day of our biggest cruise season ever