The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded the Illinois International Port District (IIPD) more than $34 million to rebuild critical infrastructure, improve safety and re-position Chicago as a leader in the global economy.

This is a significant milestone in advancing sustainability and reducing emissions in our vital transportation networks. This funding will help the Port District implement innovative solutions for cleaner operations, fostering a healthier environment while supporting economic growth in the region.

The Illinois International Port District (IIPD) and Port of Chicago are feeling some of the effects of a potentially crippling supply chain disruption caused by labor strikes at East Coast and Gulf ports.

Behind barbed wire and tangled between highways and railroads on Chicago's South Side, the dockside at Iroquois Landing is often a hive of activity. In late fall, forklifts and dump trucks rushed to get pallets of lumber and mountains of iron ore off ships before Great Lakes locks and canals froze to a halt on Jan. 5. Read More.

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The IIPD is pleased to announce that Executive Director Erik Varela was elected by his peers to serve as Treasurer of the American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA).  Congratulations to Mr. Varela and the other elected Officers. Read More.