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Successful 2025 cruising season builds Port Milwaukee momentum for 2026
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Successful 2025 cruising season builds Port Milwaukee momentum for 2026

American Cruise Lines to join 2026 Milwaukee cruising lineup

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. James F. Rooney
First Vessel of Port Milwaukee’s 2025 International Season Arrives
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First Vessel of Port Milwaukee’s 2025 International Season Arrives

Patagonman sails the Atlantic Ocean to Milwaukee

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Approve Over $10 Million in Grants to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Ports, Bolster State’s Waterborne Commerce
Port Milwaukee marks successful 2024 cruising season
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Port Milwaukee marks successful 2024 cruising season

More than 13,500 cruise passengers visited Milwaukee this season

Le Bellot to close 2024 Port Milwaukee cruise season
Alderman Burgelis joins Harbor Commission, dives in during first meeting
Port Milwaukee addresses safety measures following Port of Baltimore bridge collapse
Port Milwaukee Earns 15th Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo in 2022
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces First Cruise Ship Arrival for 2023 Season
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Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces First Cruise Ship Arrival for 2023 Season

More cruise passengers are expected to visit Milwaukee this summer

Gov. Evers Announces New Appointments to Judicial Selection Advisory Committee
Port Milwaukee Temporarily Expands Public Access Hours for Residents to Enjoy Local Smelting Tradition
South Shore Cruise Dock redevelopment set to move forward
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces First Cruise Ship Arrival for 2022 Season
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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces First Cruise Ship Arrival for 2022 Season

More than 10,000 cruise passengers are expected to visit Milwaukee this summer

Port Milwaukee Temporarily Expands Public Access Hours for Residents to Enjoy Local Smelting Tradition
Port Milwaukee Announces ‘StewardSHIP’ Initiative to Promote Environmental Sustainability
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Port Milwaukee Announces ‘StewardSHIP’ Initiative to Promote Environmental Sustainability

StewardSHIP initiative will offer discount for Port customers utilizing environmentally-friendly shipping standards

Port Milwaukee Helps Move Ascent Project Forward
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Port Milwaukee Helps Move Ascent Project Forward

Last Shipment of Mass Timber Structural Elements Leaving Port Milwaukee for Downtown Tower’s Construction Site

Port Milwaukee Earns 14th Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo in 2020
Port Milwaukee Promotes Eric Polzin to Harbor Master With Retirement of Wayne Johnson
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Port Milwaukee Promotes Eric Polzin to Harbor Master With Retirement of Wayne Johnson

Harbor Master Leads Vessel Safety and Operations in and Around Port Milwaukee

New Lease Agreement Solidifies Port Milwaukee As a Hub for Great Lakes Cruising
Port and Michels Corporation Sign Agreement for Grand Trunk Lease
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Port and Michels Corporation Sign Agreement for Grand Trunk Lease

Company Expands and Extends its work at Port Milwaukee

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Generac Power Systems Announce Partnership
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Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Generac Power Systems Announce Partnership

New Generac Power Stage Will Enrich the Festival Concert Experience

Adam Tindall-Schlicht Wins International Honor
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Adam Tindall-Schlicht Wins International Honor

Port Milwaukee Director Cited as an AntwerpXL “40 Under 40”

Port Milwaukee International Shipping Season Begins Within Days
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Port Milwaukee International Shipping Season Begins Within Days

Two Ships Now Crossing the Atlantic Ocean Are Headed Here

Port Milwaukee Seaway Cargo Volume Grows in 2018
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Port Milwaukee Seaway Cargo Volume Grows in 2018

Bulk Material Volume Down as Cargo Deliveries Pushed into 2019

Mayor Barrett Names Adam Schlicht as Port Director in Milwaukee
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Mayor Barrett Names Adam Schlicht as Port Director in Milwaukee

Schlicht will direct operations at Port Milwaukee, oversee a staff of nineteen people, and administer Foreign Trade Zone No.41.

Port Milwaukee Cargo Volume Grows in 2017
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Port Milwaukee Cargo Volume Grows in 2017

As Vessel Visits Climb Nearly 10%

Martinsek & Krueger Elected MMSD Commission Chair, Vice Chair
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Martinsek & Krueger Elected MMSD Commission Chair, Vice Chair

Kris Martinsek is principal and owner of Martinsek & Associates.

Port Milwaukee Earns 2016 Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo Moving through the St. Lawrence Seaway
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Port Milwaukee Earns 2016 Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo Moving through the St. Lawrence Seaway

Milwaukee saw an increase of more than 50% in the amount of cargo that moved through the St. Lawrence Seaway in 2016.

American Family Insurance and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc Begin New 10-Year Partnership
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American Family Insurance and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc Begin New 10-Year Partnership

Components include a Presenting Sponsorship of Summerfest, Construction of a new 23,000-seat Amphitheater, new North Gate and Plaza and Community Programming and Outreach

Hermes and Martinsek Re-Elected  MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair
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Hermes and Martinsek Re-Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair

Of the 11 Commissioners that run MMSD, seven are appointed by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and subject to Common Council confirmation.

U.S. Cellular and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Sign New 10-Year Deal that Includes Building a Redesigned U.S. Cellular Connection Stage in 2018
Announcing New Miller Lite Oasis Stage Area for Summerfest’s 50th Edition
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Announcing New Miller Lite Oasis Stage Area for Summerfest’s 50th Edition

Improvements will be completed for 2017 Festival Season and 50th Edition of Summerfest

Hermes and Martinsek Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair
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Hermes and Martinsek Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair

Hermes, principal of John Hermes Consulting, started on the MMSD Commission in 2006.

Port of Milwaukee Recognized with Pacesetter Award Recognizing Growth in International Cargo
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Port of Milwaukee Recognized with Pacesetter Award Recognizing Growth in International Cargo

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett formally accepted the Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award Friday recognizing the Port of Milwaukee for an increase in the volume of international cargo in 2014.

Port of Milwaukee Reports Net Income of $1.4-Million in 2013
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Port of Milwaukee Reports Net Income of $1.4-Million in 2013

Positive Financial Results Benefit Local Government

Special Event: Slow No Wake Zone
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Special Event: Slow No Wake Zone

Pursuant to s. 118-80-3-g of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, the Harbormaster declares that a speed limit of 5 miles per hour, slow no wake, shall be in effect and enforced in the Outer Harbor two (2) hours before the event to two (2) hours after the event.