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 MoreGreat 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 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 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 MoreGreat Lakes Limestone Shipments Up 69% in April
Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) reports that shipments of Great Lakes limestone totaled 2,114,432 net tons in April, an increase of 69% compared to a year ago. Loadings surpassed the month’s five-year average by 38%.
Read MoreAggregates Shipments Spike Higher on St. Lawrence Seaway
Total cargo shipments via the St. Lawrence Seaway from March 29 to Sept. 30 reached 25.7 million metric tons, up 4.1 percent over the same time period in 2017.
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