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Great Lakes limestone trade continues downward slide

After dipping 20 percent in July, the Lake Carriers’ Association reports August shipments were down 16 percent. Keep Reading

Limestone trade trends downward in July 2020

According to the Lake Carriers' Association's August report, shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.4 million tons in July. Keep Reading

Great Lakes limestone trade down significantly in June 2020

The trade dropped 21.2 percent for the month, dipping well below the month’s five-year average. Keep Reading

LCA reports limestone trade down in May 2020

Limestone shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in May, a decrease of 18.1 percent compared to the same time period last year, according to LCA. Keep Reading

Great Lakes limestone trade up in April 2020

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes increased slightly in April to 2.1 million tons, according to the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading

Great Lakes limestone trade soars in 2019

2019's loadings were also 12.1 percent higher than the trade's five-year average. Keep Reading

Great Lakes limestone trade jumps 8 percent in November 2019

Loadings derived from U.S. quarries increased 12.2 percent to 2.6 million tons. Keep Reading

Great Lakes limestone trade up in October 2019

Limestone trade is also up on the year through 10 months, according to the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading

Great Lakes limestone trade trends upward in September 2019

Great Lakes limestone trade totaled nearly 4.1 million tons in September, a 12.4 percent increase compared to a year ago. Keep Reading

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