Great Lakes
Limestone trade on Great Lakes dips slightly in July
Limestone shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in July, a decrease of less than one percent year over year, according to the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade ticks up in June
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in June, up 6.5 percent compared to a year earlier. Keep Reading
Slower start for limestone trade on Great Lakes
With April and May accounted for, the Lake Carriers’ Association reports that shipments are down 13 percent on the year. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments trailing last year’s pace
The Lake Carriers’ Association provides an update about the trade’s performance in the month of April. Keep Reading
Aggregate shipments on Great Lakes up to start 2024
The Lake Carriers’ Association provides details about the first four months of the year, noting that shipments are up in both the U.S. and Canada. Keep Reading
How Great Lakes limestone shipments fared in 2023
Shipments of limestone from U.S. quarries increased in 2023 while loadings from Canadian quarries were down. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade down in May
Limestone trade on the Great Lakes in May totaled 2.9 million tons, a 25.5 percent drop from May 2022 and 24.5 percent below the month's five-year average. Keep Reading
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
Great Lakes limestone trade down in November
According to the Lake Carriers' Association, loadings from U.S. quarries totaled 2.1 million tons, down 23.1 percent from 2021. Keep Reading
