Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade Up 12.4% in January

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Iron ore shipments transported by U.S.-flag vessels on the Great Lakes totaled 2.8 million tons in January, an increase of 12.4% compared to 2023, according to latest data published by trade group the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA)

Loadings were also above the month’s 5-year average by 24.4%, LCA said.

(Source: Lake Carriers’ Association)

Categories: Great Lakes North America Cargo Americas Dry Bulk

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