Economic Impact of USCBP on the Port of Monroe | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Economic Impact of USCBP on the Port of Monroe

September 2018 - December 2018

Summary

The Port of Monroe, Michigan, is a municipally owned port, strategically located on the St. Lawrence-Great Lakes Seaway. In recent years, the port has taken an aggressive strategy towards the development of its facilities in order to compete as a major player in maritime shipping. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) has taken a very stringent approach to how the port handles international cargo, causing the port to miss several key opportunities. Students examined the USCBP’s policies relative to other Great Lakes regions and estimated the economic losses, both direct and indirect, resulting from the limitations placed on the port.

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Port of Monroe, Michigan