Annual Report: A 4-page overview of the year that also includes
LCA’s objectives for the future and a recap of U.S.-flag carriage. also
available on-line.
Position
Papers: One-page statements on issues
affecting U.S.-flag shipping on the Great Lakes. also available on-line.
Brochure -
U.S.-Flag Shipping on the Great Lakes: A general overview of
the role of U.S.-flag shipping on the Great Lakes. The brochure reviews cargos carried by U.S.-flag lakers, the
types of vessels flying the American flag on the Great Lakes, and the role the
Jones Act plays in fostering this diverse and efficient fleet. also
available on-line.
Brochure -
Great Lakes Shipping and Michigan: Partners in Commerce: Michigan boasts
more deep draft ports than the other seven Great Lakes states combined. The brochure reviews cargo movement to and
from Michigan's commercial ports and the thousands of jobs dependent on
waterborne commerce.
Brochure -
Great Lakes Shipping: The Vital Link For Ohio Industry: As the nation’s
second-largest steel-producing state, Ohio is a frequent destination for
lakers. also
available on-line.
Map of U.S. and Canadian Great Lakes Ports: A comprehensive
map of all major cargo ports on the Great Lakes. An accompanying table lists which cargos move in and out of each
port. Available as either an 8 ˝” x 11”
foldout or a 22” x 28” poster. Poster
is free, but there is a $5 shipping and handling fee. also available on-line.
The Jones Act: Produced by LCA for
the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force, the brochure explains the principles of
the Jones Act and illustrates the benefits that accrue from cabotage laws.
Great Lakes Poster: Produced by LCA for
the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force, this 22” x 28” four-color poster includes
a large map showing the major ports as well as statistics about Great Lakes
shipping. Poster is free, but there is
a $5 shipping and handling fee.
