Top reasons to become a Member

Access to Experts

Achieve business goals by tapping into the wealth of information and resources available from our research analysts and market development experts

Annual Industry Conference

HWY H2O Conference held annually brining together marine industry delegates from around the world. Nov. 12-14, 2024

Marketing Resources

Access and download brochures and marketing assets through the member login page

Industry Reports

Receive industry trends, outlooks, industry performance and forecasts

Quarterly Webinars

Real time interaction with the HWY H2O team to engage in online discussions, education, and knowledge sharing

Exposure in Domestic and International Markets

Exhibit out of the HWY H2O booth at one or all of trade exhibitions throughout the year 2024 Events

Membership benefits include:

Port PartnerMember

Listed as Origin/Destination on route and toll calculator

Listed on interactive Great Lakes/Seaway Map

Contact info & link on website

Access to Member only section of website

Ability to use the HWY H2O brand and logo

Start-up kit (promotional materials, a wall plaque, brochures, flags)

Exposure at major North American and International trade exhibitions

Opportunity to operate out of the HWY H2O Booth @ minimal fee

Access to European Representative, Alan Taylor

Discounted price to the HWY H2O Annual Conference

Invitations to free workshops and webinars as organized by HWY H2O and geared towards developing business for System ports and members

Invitations to HWY H2O networking events

Benefit from HWY H2O advertising – print, digital, closed captioning, radio

Access to all HWY H2O marketing material

HWY H2O  Website/Twitter account/Instagram

Since 2005, twenty-five of the largest ports along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River have signed on as port partners.

Membership has been expanded to include other system stakeholders such as carriers, stevedoring companies, agents and municipalities.

list of Port Partners and Members

A cross section of images from our membership, highlighting activity throughout the Great Lakes-Seaway System.

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