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Successful 2025 cruising season builds Port Milwaukee momentum for 2026
American Cruise Lines to join 2026 Milwaukee cruising lineup
Oct 16th, 2025 by Port MilwaukeeGov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. James F. Rooney
May 22nd, 2025 by Gov. Tony Evers
First Vessel of Port Milwaukee’s 2025 International Season Arrives
Patagonman sails the Atlantic Ocean to Milwaukee
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Port MilwaukeePort Milwaukee marks successful 2024 cruising season
More than 13,500 cruise passengers visited Milwaukee this season
Oct 17th, 2024 by Port MilwaukeeAlderman Burgelis joins Harbor Commission, dives in during first meeting
Jun 13th, 2024 by Ald. Peter Burgelis
Port Milwaukee addresses safety measures following Port of Baltimore bridge collapse
Mar 26th, 2024 by Port Milwaukee
Port Milwaukee Earns 15th Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo in 2022
Jun 28th, 2023 by Port Milwaukee
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces First Cruise Ship Arrival for 2023 Season
More cruise passengers are expected to visit Milwaukee this summer
Apr 27th, 2023 by Port MilwaukeeGov. Evers Announces New Appointments to Judicial Selection Advisory Committee
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Gov. Tony Evers
Port Milwaukee Temporarily Expands Public Access Hours for Residents to Enjoy Local Smelting Tradition
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Port Milwaukee
South Shore Cruise Dock redevelopment set to move forward
Nov 7th, 2022 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
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
Apr 13th, 2022 by Port MilwaukeePort Milwaukee Temporarily Expands Public Access Hours for Residents to Enjoy Local Smelting Tradition
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Port Milwaukee
Port Milwaukee Announces ‘StewardSHIP’ Initiative to Promote Environmental Sustainability
StewardSHIP initiative will offer discount for Port customers utilizing environmentally-friendly shipping standards
Dec 15th, 2021 by Port MilwaukeePort Milwaukee Helps Move Ascent Project Forward
Last Shipment of Mass Timber Structural Elements Leaving Port Milwaukee for Downtown Tower’s Construction Site
Dec 13th, 2021 by Port MilwaukeePort Milwaukee Earns 14th Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo in 2020
Aug 18th, 2021 by Port Milwaukee
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
Apr 8th, 2021 by Port MilwaukeeNew Lease Agreement Solidifies Port Milwaukee As a Hub for Great Lakes Cruising
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Port Milwaukee
Port and Michels Corporation Sign Agreement for Grand Trunk Lease
Company Expands and Extends its work at Port Milwaukee
Nov 16th, 2020 by Port MilwaukeeMilwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Generac Power Systems Announce Partnership
New Generac Power Stage Will Enrich the Festival Concert Experience
Nov 9th, 2020 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.Adam Tindall-Schlicht Wins International Honor
Port Milwaukee Director Cited as an AntwerpXL “40 Under 40”
Oct 6th, 2020 by Port MilwaukeePort Milwaukee International Shipping Season Begins Within Days
Two Ships Now Crossing the Atlantic Ocean Are Headed Here
Mar 24th, 2019 by Port MilwaukeePort Milwaukee Seaway Cargo Volume Grows in 2018
Bulk Material Volume Down as Cargo Deliveries Pushed into 2019
Feb 21st, 2019 by Port MilwaukeeMayor 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.
May 30th, 2018 by Port MilwaukeePort Milwaukee Cargo Volume Grows in 2017
As Vessel Visits Climb Nearly 10%
Feb 8th, 2018 by Port MilwaukeeMartinsek & Krueger Elected MMSD Commission Chair, Vice Chair
Kris Martinsek is principal and owner of Martinsek & Associates.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictPort 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.
May 11th, 2017 by Port MilwaukeeAmerican 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
Jan 26th, 2017 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.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.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictU.S. Cellular and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Sign New 10-Year Deal that Includes Building a Redesigned U.S. Cellular Connection Stage in 2018
New stage area, with largest video screen yet, and new guest amenities
Dec 8th, 2016 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.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
Sep 12th, 2016 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.Hermes and Martinsek Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair
Hermes, principal of John Hermes Consulting, started on the MMSD Commission in 2006.
Dec 21st, 2015 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictPort 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.
Aug 28th, 2015 by Tom BarrettPort of Milwaukee Reports Net Income of $1.4-Million in 2013
Positive Financial Results Benefit Local Government
Jun 2nd, 2014 by City of MilwaukeeSpecial 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.
Jun 24th, 2013 by Press Release



























