Cargo Reports – November 2013 – U.S.-Flag Vessels – Text

November 30, 2013
November 30, 2013 LCA

U.S.-Flag Cargo Movement on Lakes Down 4.7 Percent in November Weather Delays Impact Total

CLEVELAND—U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) carried 8.7 million tons of dry-bulk cargo in November, a decrease of 4.7 percent compared to a year ago. The total was also 8.7 percent below November’s long-term average, and down 11.2 percent from the 9.8 million tons the fleet moved in October. Weather delays were a factor in the decreases.

U.S.-flag lakers moved 3.8 million tons of iron ore in November, 68.2 percent of all ore moving on the Lakes/Seaway that month. The 3.8 million tons represent an 8.5 percent decrease from a year ago, and a 10.1 percent decrease compared to November’s long-term average.

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