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Great Lakes limestone shipments

First-half 2023 limestone shipments to U.S. and Canadian ports totals 8.06 million tons this year, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Photo: Lake Carriers’ Association

Great Lakes limestone shipments down in first half of year

The Lake Carriers’ Association reports that shipments are down about 17 percent through six months of 2023. Keep Reading

The Lake Carriers’ Association tracks limestone shipments at multiple ports, including ones in Michigan (Calcite, Cedarville, Drummond Island, Port Inland, Presque Isle) and Ohio (Marblehead). Photo: Lake Carriers’ Association

Great Lakes limestone trade slips in April

Limestone is on the move again on the Great Lakes, but shipments this April were down compared to a year ago. Keep Reading

Limestone loadings on the Great Lakes that originated from U.S. quarries totaled 23 million tons in 2022. Photo: Lake Carriers’ Association

Report: Limestone shipments on Great Lakes down in 2022

The Lake Carriers’ Association says U.S. shipments were down compared to their five-year average while Canadian shipments were up. Keep Reading

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes dropped 3.7 percent compared to a year earlier. Photo: LCA

Great Lakes limestone trade dips in September

Limestone shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in September, with loadings from U.S. quarries accounting for 2.9 million tons of the total. Keep Reading

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Aggregate shipments trending in right direction on Great Lakes

The Lake Carriers’ Association reports that shipments were up nearly 5 percent last month versus July 2021. Keep Reading

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