Lake Carriers’ Association
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
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
Limestone trade holding strong on the Great Lakes
Shipments were up nearly 8 percent in July, and the limestone trade significantly bettered the month’s five-year average. Keep Reading
Slight uptick in Great Lakes limestone trade
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled just under 4.1 million tons in June, an increase of less than 1 percent from the same time a year ago. Keep Reading
