Cargo Reports – October 2011 – Coal from Ports – Text

October 30, 2011
October 30, 2011 LCA

Great Lakes Coal Trade Down Almost 10 Percent in October

CLEVELAND—Shipments of coal on the Great Lakes totaled 3 million net tons in October, a decrease of nearly 11 percent compared to September, and a drop of 9.6 percent compared to a year ago. The trade slumped even more – 20.7 percent – when compared to the 5-year average for October.

Loadings at Lake Superior ports fell to 1.5 million tons, a decrease of 21.6 percent compared to a year ago. Shipments from Lake Michigan terminals rose 40 percent for the second straight month. Loadings at Lake Erie docks were essentially on par with a year ago.

Contact

Contact Us

Navigate and connect with the Lake Carriers’ Association.

VISIT

Lake Carriers’ Association
25651 Detroit Road
Suite 102
Westlake, OH 44145

CALL

440.333.4444

EMAIL

info@lcaships.com

CONNECT

© 1880-2024 Lake Carriers’ Association. All rights reserved. | About | Contact | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions

Contact