Who We Are

The Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute (GLMRI) was established in 2004 to pursue research efforts in marine transportation, logistics, economics, engineering, environmental planning, and port management. The US Maritime Administration designated GLMRI as a National Maritime Enhancement Institute on June 1, 2005.

GLMRI represents a consortium of the University of Wisconsin-Superior Transportation & Logistics Research Center and the University of Minnesota Duluth Swenson College of Science & Engineering and Labovitz School of Business and Economics.

Our Mission

The Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute is dedicated to developing and improving economically and environmentally sustainable maritime commerce on the Great Lakes through applied research.

Latest News:

GLMRI Receives $950,000

Funds included in the President's budget are intended to continue developing and improving economically and environmentally sustainable maritime commerce on the Great Lakes through applied research at institutions throughout the region.

GLMRI Summary Report for 2009

The report is a compilation of GLMRI's accomplishments since designation as a National Maritime Enhancement Institute in June 2005. (read more)

The Finnish Connection

Dave Knight, from the Great Lakes Commission, participated in the GLMRI trip to Finland in September 2008. The article was written for Seaway Review and highlights portions of the week-long trip.