Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade Down 32.6 Percent in June
Year-to-date the iron ore trade stands at 13.8 million tons, 33.5 percent below the previous year’s total of 20.7 million tons. Iron shipments are below their 5-year average by 30.9 percent for the first half of the year.
St. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Traffic Holds Steady During 2025 Navigation Season
Cargo traffic through the St. Lawrence Seaway remained largely unchanged during the 2025 navigation season, with increases in grain shipments offsetting declines in several other cargo categories. The system handled 36.9 million metric tons of... Read More
Advancing Agricultural Prosperity Among Great Lakes Shippers and Suppliers
Meeting for the second time in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Dec. 4, 2025, the Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping (GLASS) drew more than 80 attendees from across the Midwest agriculture and transportation industries. Those attending included trucking companies, marine... Read More