U.S.-Flag Cargo Movement on Lakes Down 4-Plus Percent in October
CLEVELAND — U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 9.1 million tons of cargo in October, a decrease of 4.2 percent compared to a year ago. The October float was also 7.7 percent below the month’s 5-year average.
Iron ore cargos for steel production totaled 4.7 million tons, a decrease of 2 percent compared to a year ago.