June 18, 2020 – Time to get those ships sailing and ports moving. Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in May, a decrease of 18.1% compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. May’s loadings were also below the month’s five-year average by 8.7%. Loadings from U.S. quarries totaled 2.7 million tons, a decrease of 20.3% compared to a year ago. Shipments…
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Great Lakes-Seaway Shipping Impacted By COVID-19
While St. Lawrence Seaway cargo volumes decreased during the past two months due to economic shifts related to COVID-19, industry leaders said the binational trade and transportation corridor is ready to play its part in the economic recovery efforts in the coming months.
Read MoreHigh Water and Pandemic Challenge Great Lakes-Seaway Shipping
Just as the 2020 shipping season on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway was getting underway, the COVID-19 pandemic ramped up in North America. The challenges and necessities of the pandemic are reflected in port tonnage totals for the start of the season.
Read MoreU.S. Great Lakes Ports Reflect on November Tonnage, 2019 Goals
As the 2019 shipping season heads into the final weeks, U.S. Great Lakes ports report increases in road salt shipments, petroleum products and general cargo such as limestone in November.
Read MoreGreat Lakes Limestone Trade Up 11.4% in October
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.8 million tons in October, an increase of 11.4% compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Limestone cargos also bettered the month’s five-year average by 8.5%.
Read MoreGraymont to Build State-of-the-Art Production Facility in Michigan
Graymont plans to build a state-of-the-art production facility adjacent to its high-grade limestone deposit in Rexton, Mich., that will enhance its ability to reliably meet demand for high-quality lime and limestone to its customer base in the Great Lakes region, while providing a boost to the local economy.
Read MoreGreat Lakes Ports on Strong Pace
U.S. Great Lakes ports are on pace to beat 2018 cargo volumes following a robust September handling road salt, cement, stone, petroleum and wind energy components. “U.S. Great Lakes ports are reporting cargo growth as they support the region’s construction activity and energy needs and help our cities prepare for the winter ahead,” said Bruce Burrows, president of the Chamber of Marine…
Read MoreGreat Lakes Ports Report Busy August
U.S. Great Lakes ports reported a busy August shipping construction materials, road salt, aluminum and wind energy components. Year-to-date (March 22 to August 31) cement and clinker volumes via the St. Lawrence Seaway have totaled 1.1.million metric tons, up 1% over the same period as last year. Year-to-date stone shipments via the St. Lawrence Seaway total 348,000 metric tons, up 10%.
Read MoreLimestone Shipments Increase on Great Lakes
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 4,300,022 tons in July, an increase of 7.9% compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). The trade also bettered the month’s five-year average by 11%.
Read MoreLakes Limestone Trade Up 13.6% in May
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 4.3 million tons in May, an increase of 13.6% compared to a year ago. May’s loadings also bettered the month’s five-year average by 17.8%.
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