U.S.-Flag Cargo Movement on Lakes Up 13.4 Percent in September
CLEVELAND — U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 10.5 million tons of cargo in September, an increase of 13.4 percent compared to a year ago. The September float was also 7.4 percent above the month’s 5-year average. Iron ore cargos for steel production totaled 5.3 million tons, an increase of 14 percent compared to a year ago.