GSGP Maritime Resource Library
Associated Programs:
In addition to the Maritime Initiative, GSGP supports regional maritime development through two related programs:
GSGP Maritime Initiative Strategies and Plans
Since its creation, GSGP's Maritime Initiative has led or supported the development of over two dozen studies focused on opportunities to improve the regional maritime system. Prior studies are clustered into major categories below.
Strategy for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Maritime Transportation System
GSGP's key guiding document for the Maritime Initiative. The Strategy was developed in collaboration with government and industry partners and stakeholders, and describes the Maritime Initiative's major goals and objectives.
2019
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Maritime Five-Year Action Plan (2021-2026)
This plan assesses maritime needs and issues and provides medium-term direction for the Maritime Initiative.
2021
GSGP Maritime Initiative Studies and Partnerships
Emissions Strategies and Inventories
Maritime Emissions Reduction "Waterfall" Graphic and Memo (May 2024)
Future Energy Options for Great Lakes Shipping, ICCT, ABS, GSGP (March 2024)
Overview of the 2020/2021 Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Emissions Inventory. (October 2023)
International Council on Clean Transportation Emissions Report (December 2021)
Green Shipping Action Plan (September 2021)
Green Marine Report on Opportunities to Improve Environmental Performance in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Maritime Transportation System (September 2021)
Electrification Studies
Tug & Harbor Craft Electrification Report (June 2025)
Ferry Electrification in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Region Report and Inventory (July 2024)
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Shore Power Circuit (July 2022)
Electrification Opportunities for the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Maritime Transportation System (January 2022)
Biofuel Studies
Domestic Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Shipping Industry: Transition to Biofuels, Innovation Maritime (July 2023)
Maritime Biodiesel Use Case, University of Michigan (March 2022)
- August 2022 - Potential Impact of Digital Technology Solutions on the New Soo Lock, Axia Institute
- September 2020 - Smart Shipping Challenges & Opportunities for the GLSL Region (report by HPC Hamburg Port Consulting)
- June 2019 - Letter to Congress on the Soo Locks
- August 2018 - Smart Ships Action Plan
- October 2017 - MOU announcing collaboration among the Governors and Premiers, the Marine Autonomy Coalition and the Norwegian Forum for Autonomous Ships
GSGP Maritime Initiative Webinars
Recordings and presentations from prior GSGP Maritime Initiative webinars can be found on our webinar archive.
Additional Great Lakes St. Lawrence Maritime Resources
Illinois: Illinois Marine Transportation System Plan
Michigan: Michigan Maritime Strategy
Minnesota: Statewide Ports and Waterways Plan
Ohio: Ohio Maritime Plan
Ontario: Marine Transportation Strategy
Québec: Advantage St. Lawrence
Wisconsin: Wisconsin Commercial Ports Development Initiative