marine link image
Register now for the Port of the Future Conference • 2 Days, 50 Ports • Houston/Galveston area, TX • April 12–14, 2027

Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade Up 12.4% in January

February 8, 2024

(Photo: LCA)
(Photo: LCA)

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)

Logistics News

Russian Diesel Tanker Awaits Destination Off US East Coast

Russian Diesel Tanker Awaits Destination Off US East Coast

Marlink Secures BV Certification for XChange NextGen Platform

Marlink Secures BV Certification for XChange NextGen Platform

Gulf Markets Rise on Hopes of Avoiding Future Iran Strikes

Gulf Markets Rise on Hopes of Avoiding Future Iran Strikes

Los Angeles, Long Beach Port Workers Extend Labor Negotiations

Los Angeles, Long Beach Port Workers Extend Labor Negotiations

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News

Canada fast tracks oil pipeline to diversify economy and divert away from US
Poland suspects Starlink fire as a sabotage
Increased security at US Fairford Air Base in England