Duluth, Minnesota – August 28, 2026 — Fraser Industries is proud to announce its participation in a landmark partnership between the American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) and the Great Lakes Alliance of Shipyards (GLAS), bringing together Great Lakes ports and shipyards around a shared commitment to strengthening American maritime commerce, shipbuilding, infrastructure, and workforce development.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed July 31, 2026, during AGLPA’s 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago. Patrick Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Fraser Industries, signed the agreement on behalf of the Great Lakes Alliance of Shipyards.
Patrick Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Industries, signing on behalf of the Great Lakes Alliance of Shipyards: “This agreement reflects our shared commitment to building a stronger future for the Great Lakes. By working together, shipyards and ports can expand domestic vessel construction, improve supply-chain resilience, invest in skilled workers, and ensure this region remains one of the nation’s premier centers of maritime commerce and industrial capability.”
The agreement establishes the first formal partnership between the U.S. Great Lakes port and shipyard communities, creating a framework for greater collaboration between the organizations representing these critical components of the region’s maritime economy.
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https://www.workboat.com/great-lakes-ports-shipyards-establish-formal-partnership