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The Lake Carriers’ Association represents the U.S.-flag Great Lakes fleet, which today can move more than 90 million tons of cargos – including iron ore, stone, coal, cement and other dry bulk materials. (Photo: LCA)

LCA: Great Lakes limestone shipments down 6 percent in 2025

The Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) says limestone shipments from U.S. quarries were down 5 percent while Canadian shipments dropped 9.7 percent. Keep Reading

The Lake Carriers’ Association reports that 2025 Great Lakes limestone shipments total 20.5 million tons through November. (Photo: Lake Carriers’ Association)

Great Lakes limestone shipments slip 18 percent in November

New data from the Lake Carriers’ Association shows lower loadings out of Michigan, Ohio and Ontario, Canada. Keep Reading

Nearly 23 million tons of limestone have been shipped on the Great Lakes this year. (Photo: LCA)

LCA: Great Lakes limestone shipments dip in October

The trade is down 5.6 percent this year, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). Keep Reading

The Lake Carriers' Association (LCA) reported a 3 percent decrease in shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes in August. Photo: LCA

Great Lakes limestone trade dips in August

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes were down 3 percent in August, according to the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading

Limestone shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in July, down less than one percent compared to a year earlier. Photo: LCA

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 shipments were up 6.5 percent in June. Photo: LCA

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

The Lake Carriers’ Association says 874,939 tons of limestone were shipped at U.S. ports in December 2024. That’s the lowest December total since 2020. Photo: LCA

Report: Great Lakes limestone shipments down across 2024

The Lake Carriers’ Association details how the trade fared, noting that 28.3 million tons of limestone were shipped on the Great Lakes in 2024. Keep Reading

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Limestone shipments on Great Lakes slip in October

The Lake Carriers’ Association shares the latest monthly data on cargoes tied to Michigan, Ohio and Ontario. Keep Reading

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

Great Lakes limestone shipments get September boost

The trade jumped 9 percent last month to surpass the nine-month total from 2023. Keep Reading

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