The Port of Cleveland

09/02/2026

What a special evening celebrating the people who continue to make Cleveland a stronger, more vibrant community.

The Port of Cleveland was proud to attend the 18th edition of Who’s Who in Black Cleveland and celebrate former Board Chair Margot Copeland, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

We couldn’t be more proud to see Margot receive this well-deserved recognition for her leadership, service and tremendous impact on our community.

Board Director Glen Shumate and Marketing & Communications Manager Kierra Cotton were in attendance to represent the Port.

Congratulations, Margot! We join the entire Cleveland community in celebrating this incredible honor and your lasting legacy.


📷: Mychal Lilly & Charles Grayson

09/01/2026

We’re excited to be part of the conversation shaping Northeast Ohio’s future! 🚢

Ou President & CEO Jeff Epstein will be speaking at the Aerozone Annual Summit, September 9–10, where leaders from across the region will come together to discuss the people, industries and opportunities driving Northeast Ohio forward.

We’re looking forward to Jeff sharing more about the Port, our impact and what’s ahead.

Want to be part of the conversation? Register for the Aerozone Annual Summit today!

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4gSelfz

08/30/2026

⚓️ Thank you, Victory II!

We had the pleasure of welcoming the Captain and crew of the Victory II and presenting them with a plaque recognizing their numerous trips to Cleveland this year, along with a small gift as a token of our appreciation.

We’re so grateful for the role you play in bringing people to the Great Lakes and especially Cleveland!

Thank you for helping visitors experience our waterfront, our city and all that Northeast Ohio has to offer. We can’t wait to welcome you back! 🚢

08/28/2026

Want to know what’s happening at the Port? ⚓

From the latest projects and partnerships to the people helping move Cleveland forward, our quarterly newsletter keeps you in the know.

📬 The next edition is coming out soon, so make sure you’re on the list!

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08/27/2026

Three objects. One story. A look at who we are and where we’re headed. ⚓️

Last Friday, Port of Cleveland President and CEO Jeff Epstein delivered a keynote address at The City Club of Cleveland, using three meaningful objects to tell the story of the Port in a way that connects our past, our present and our future.

What do these objects have to do with the Port?

You’ll have to watch to find out. 👀

🎥 Watch Jeff’s full keynote and hear his perspective on the Port’s role in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

https://bit.ly/4c8pTsx

Video courtesy of Ideastream Public Media and The City Club.

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08/25/2026

Big congratulations to Anastasia McIntosh!

Our Development Finance Project Manager has been selected to serve on the Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) with the Cleveland Council on World Affairs for the 2026–2028 term!

Anastasia will help shape programming, support young professional events and serve as a community ambassador for CCWA.

We’re proud to see one of our own stepping into this leadership role and representing Cleveland’s next generation of changemakers. 👏

Congratulations, Anastasia! We can’t wait to see all you accomplish in this new role. 💙

08/24/2026

For generations, the Buckeye Booster was a familiar sight along Cleveland’s waterfront.

The 150-ton heavy-lift crane helped move some of the most unique and important cargo to pass through the Port of Cleveland including military tanks bound for Germany, electrical infrastructure for the Lake Erie islands and the Benson Ford.

It also helped create work for generations of Cleveland-area longshoremen.

“I hate to see it go it’s been a part of my life, my whole career,” said John Baker Jr., who spent years working at the docks.

The Buckeye Booster completed its final project in 2018 and has sat idle ever since. Now, the historic crane is being removed from the General Cargo Terminal.

Take a look at these photos and learn more about why the Buckeye Booster represents such a significant part of the Port of Cleveland’s history.

📖 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4ggGVHf

08/23/2026

⚾️ Nothing beats a beautiful day for baseball in Northeast Ohio!

The Port of Cleveland team enjoyed some time together at the ballpark for a little team bonding and the Cleveland Guardians gave us even more to celebrate with a win! 🙌

Great weather, great company and a Guardians victory — we’ll call that a successful day at the ballpark!

08/21/2026

Help us welcome NaTasha Holloway to the Port of Cleveland team as our new Controller! ⚓🎉

NaTasha brings nearly 20 years of accounting experience, with a background in financial strategy, budgeting, grant management, forecasting and audit preparation. She also has a passion for developing teams and helping leaders turn complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

A graduate of Ohio Valley University, NaTasha is equally passionate about giving back to her community through youth mentorship and financial literacy education. She also has a background in coaching and training youth basketball.

We’re thrilled to have her expertise and community-minded spirit at the Port. Welcome to the team, NaTasha!

08/20/2026

⚓️🚢 A wonderful time aboard the Victory I!

Port of Cleveland President & CEO Jeff Epstein + staff recently presented a plaque to the Captain and crew in appreciation of their commitment to connecting travelers with Northeast Ohio and the Great Lakes region.

In return, the crew welcomed us aboard for a tour of the ship and lunch with Captain Marius. Thank you to Captain Marius and the entire Victory I crew for the warm welcome and wonderful hospitality!

We’re proud to help showcase all that our Great Lakes region has to offer. 🌊