“This cargo marks the first page in the next chapter of our port’s history,” said Port Director Capt. Paul C. LaMarre III. After nearly a decade of advocacy and planning, the Port of Monroe is one step closer to establishing itself as Michigan’s premier intermodal marine terminal.”
Port of Monroe
- Date: April 2025
- Location: Monroe, MI
Why it Matters
This cargo evolution proves that the Port of Monroe can be an all-in solution for regional projects. The Port of Monroe is located within a region where massive investments in semiconductor, electric vehicle manufacturing, and renewable energy projects are flourishing. The Port is investing in new container-handling and RORO capability that will enhance future projects moving through Monroe.
Moving Forward
The Port has secured funding for $30 million in improvements, headlined by Michigan’s Maritime Gateway, the State of Michigan’s first cargo inspection facility capable of screening international maritime containers. Michigan’s Maritime Gateway will provide a new supply chain solution for containerized and breakbulk cargo throughout the region
The Lake Erie Renewable Energy Resilience Project funded by the USDOT Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) will rehabilitate existing infrastructure and construct new facilities to enhance cargo operations. A Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) Dock Extension funded by the Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program within the Michigan Department of Transportation will streamline the handling of oversized, wheeled, and modular cargo.
Partners on this cargo evolution included Spliethoff, Fr. Meyer’s Sohn, Transatlantic USA, World Shipping, Bay Crane – Midwest, U. S. Customs and Border Protection, Triple R Transport, and International Industrial Contracting Corp.
Arrival of the Hudsongracht
Unloading of a special cargo
View of port operations
Tugboats preparing the Hudsongracht for departure
Departure from Monroe
Departure from Monroe. Return of the America after another mission completed. Cargo transshipment.
Cargo transshipment