Cargo & Commodities
Each year, millions of tons of materials are shipped efficiently through the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System. This section covers the various bulk cargo, from iron ore and petroleum to stone and cement, being transported along the system.
St. Lawrence Seaway Remains a Key Supply Chain
The St. Lawrence Seaway is releasing new figures on its performance. As of the end of August, 19.5 million metric tons of cargo have been shipped on the St. Lawrence... Read More
CSL Leads in Sustainable Marine Solutions
The CSL Group is investing in decarbonization efforts and hiring more women as part of its goal to set positive trends for the entire Great Lakes shipping industry. Based in... Read More
Burns Harbor Opens New Dock to Serve Ocean Vessels
Local officials and port workers are celebrating the opening of a new $6 million dock that will serve ocean vessels at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Partially funded by a U.S.... Read More
Great Lakes Limestone Trade Down in August
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.7 million tons in August, a decrease of 7.7 percent from one year ago. Limestone cargos were also below the month’s 5-year... Read More
Rand Logistics Acquires Andrie
Rand Logistics, Inc. has acquired Andrie, LLC, a leading marine transporter of liquid bulk commodity goods, from Auxo Investment Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Muskegon,... Read More
Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade Down in June
Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 5.4 million tons in June, a decrease of 5.4 percent from 2023, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Year-to-date the iron... Read More
CSL to Build New Transhipment Vessel for BCI Minerals
The CSL Group (CSL) has announced a 21-year strategic partnership with BCI Minerals Limited (“BCI”) to build and operate an innovative transhipment vessel to support the Mardie Salt and Potash Project... Read More
Great Lakes ports show steady growth at the start of 2024 shipping season
Proving its worth Movement of cargo on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System is booming thanks to an early start to the shipping season. The 66th navigation season began March... Read More
Great Lakes Towing Launches Caribbean Breakbulk Service
The Great Lakes Towing Company (GLT) has acquired the barge Crimson Glover from Crimson Shipping Company in Chickasaw, Alabama. GLT purchased the 270×80-foot, fully enclosed deck barge, or warehouse barge,... Read More
Great Lakes Limestone Trade Up 33.9 Percent in May
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.9 million tons in May, an increase of 33.9 percent compared to one year ago. May’s loadings were also above the month’s... Read More