Great Lakes Iron Ore Shipments Rise in October, While Limestone Trade Declines
U.S. shipments of limestone totaled 2.95 million tons in October, a 7.8% decrease compared to October 2025. Shipments also fell 17.3% below the month’s five-year average.
The downward trend continued year-to-date, with limestone shipments reaching 18.8 million tons through October. That represents a 17.7% decline compared to the same period last year and puts the trade 22.4% below its five-year average.
Iron ore shipments, meanwhile, showed stronger performance. October shipments totaled 4.9 million tons, an 11.4% increase compared to the same month in 2025. Loadings were also 1.5% above the month’s five-year average.
Through October, iron ore shipments totaled 37.1 million tons, up 3.5% compared to October 2025. However, year-to-date loadings remained 5.2% below the five-year average.
Great Lakes Iron Ore Shipments Rise in October, While Limestone Trade Declines
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes increased in October, while limestone shipments continued to trail last year’s totals and historical averages, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). U.S.... Read More
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