U.S. grain, project cargo strong as 2020 shipping season nears end

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway ports and ship operators are hoping for a strong finish to an otherwise turbulent year. Cargo totals on the St. Lawrence Seaway hit nearly 32.3 million metric tons (from April 1 to November 30), down 6.6% from 2019.

Compared to previous months, the improvement in total cargo figures in November is due in large part to grain shipments, which have been strong since the fall harvest began. Year-to-date grain shipments via the Seaway (including Canada and the U.S.)...

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Great Lakes Seaway shipping positioned for rebound

While St. Lawrence Seaway cargo volumes decreased during the past two months due to economic shifts related to Covid-19, industry leaders said the binational trade and transportation corridor is ready to play its part in the economic recovery efforts in the coming months.

Overall St. Lawrence Seaway tonnage from March 15 through May 31 totaled 7.7 million metric tons, down 10% compared to the same time period in 2019. Road salt and project cargo shipments such as wind turbine components have...

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Great Lakes ore carrier catches fire at Ohio terminal

A fire broke out on the Great Lakes ore carrier St. Clair while it was moored at Oregon, Ohio, for winter repair work Feb. 16, 2019. Coast Guard photo/MCPO Alan Haraf

A Great Lakes ore carrier tied up at the Port of Toldeo in Ohio was the scene of a Saturday night fire that drew in eight local fire companies but caused no injuries, according to the Coast Guard.

The 770’x92’x30’, 44,800 dwt St. Clair, operated by the American Steamship Company, Williamsville, N.Y., was undergoing winter season repairs and was moored at the CSX Torco terminal in Oregon, Ohio, on Feb. 16 when watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Detroit were notified of the fire at about 9:30...

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