aggregate shipments
Cargo movements on the Great Lakes rise in July 2019
U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters moved 11.4 million tons of cargo in July, an increase of 16.4 percent from 2018, the Lake Carriers’ Association reports. Keep Reading
Evaluating rail locations and their effect on your bottom line
When rail transportation costs get out of hand, it’s time to explore viable alternatives that can boost profit margins. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta, more unveil first-quarter 2019 reports
Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta Materials and other aggregate producers revealed their first-quarter 2019 results. Check out how each company fared. Keep Reading
Vulcan reports healthy third-quarter 2018 aggregate activity
Aggregate earnings and pricing increased in the third quarter at Vulcan Materials, the company reports. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in July 2018
Shipments totaled 3.98 million tons for the month, a 3.1 percent increase compared to one year ago. Keep Reading
Vulcan, Summit, MDU reveal second-quarter 2018 results
Vulcan Materials, Summit Materials and MDU Resources shared their second-quarter 2018 results. Check out an overview of the reports. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade surges in June 2018
Loadings topped 4 million tons for the first time in three years. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in May 2018
Shipments of limestone totaled 3.75 million tons last month, an increase of 3.9 percent compared to a year ago. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade down to start year
Loadings at U.S. ports totaled 1.1 million tons while shipments from Canadian quarries totaled 177,000 tons in April 2018. Keep Reading
