Cargo Reports – November 2019 – U.S.-Flag Vessels – Text

U.S.-Flag Cargo Movement on Lakes in November Down 3.7 Percent

CLEVELAND — U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 8.3 million tons of cargo in November, a decrease of 3.7 percent. The November float was also 3.3 percent below the month’s 5-year average. Iron ore cargos for steel production totaled 4.5 million tons, a decrease of 2.9 percent compared to a year ago.