U.S. Great Lakes ports reported mixed results in June with strong shipments of aluminum, road salt and grain but continuing decreases in commodities related to steel production and manufacturing.
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Great Lakes Limestone Trade Down in May
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…
Read MoreGraymont Establishes Pandemic Plan
Graymont has stated its position as an essential business serving multiple markets during the COVID-19 crisis.
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 8% in November
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3 million tons in November, an increase of 8% compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Limestone cargos were also 8% above the month’s five-year average.
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 Limestone Shipments Up in September
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled nearly 4.1 million tons in September, an increase of 12.4% compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). Limestone cargos also bettered the month’s five-year average by 20.3%.
Read MoreHandling Limestone’s Many Forms
By Kevin R. Peterson Limestone by definition is a carbonate sedimentary rock made up of skeletal fragments from marine organisms. There are many types of liming materials, including calcium carbonate, calcium oxide (also known as burnt lime or quick lime), calcium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, and magnesium oxide, to name a few. These are essential minerals utilized in many different industries.
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