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Great Lakes limestone trade down 14 percent in 2020

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes decreased 26.6 million tons in 2020, compared to the prior year, according to the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading

Great Lakes limestone trade down in November 2020

Limestone shipments from Michigan and Ohio quarries are down almost 19 percent on the year, the Lake Carriers' Association reports. Keep Reading

Limestone trade still trending below normal on Great Lakes

The Lake Carriers’ Association reports that September limestone shipments were down significantly. Keep Reading

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

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 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

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