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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

Great Lakes limestone shipments drop in August

The Lake Carriers’ Association says the month’s total was down nearly 8 percent compared with August’s five-year average. Keep Reading

Great Lakes limestone shipments up in May

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes were up significantly in May. 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 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

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

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