American Maritime Partnership PodCast with Lake Carrier’s Assoc.Pres. Jim Weakley on Importance of Freight Movement on the Great Lakes

What makes the Great Lakes the economic heartbeat of America? Join Jim Weakley, President of the Lake Carriers’ Association, for an engaging conversation on the massive freighters that move grain, ore, and cement on the Great Lakes and the men and women who crew them. Jim also covers the importance of the US flag maritime fleet to keeping critical infrastructure secure and the strategic importance of U.S. mariners to the nation’s manufacturing and defense.

🎙️ Key Topics Covered:

👷 How Great Lakes shipping creates 11+ million jobs across the United States

💰 The economic power of the U.S. maritime industry

🚢 Massive, self-unloading ships longer than aircraft carriers

🛡️ National security implications of domestic maritime transportation

🏭 How one lock system prevents a potential North American recession

🌊 The untold story of America’s maritime industrial base Bonus insights: 100+ year maritime company histories Critical infrastructure protecting U.S. economic interests Shipbuilding skills that defend the nation A must-listen for anyone interested in American industry, economic policy, and national security!

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