Cargo Reports – March 2016 – U.S.-Flag Vessels – Text

U.S.-Flag Cargo Movement on Lakes More Than Doubles in March

CLEVELAND – U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 1,747,111 tons of cargo in March, more than double their total of a year ago. The March float was also on pace with the month’s 5- year average.

Iron ore cargos totaled 1,362,768 tons, again more than double the volume of a year ago.