The Lake Carriers' Association reports that shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 3.7 million tons in April, a decrease of 18.7 percent compared to 2024.

The Association notes that shipments were 19.1 percent below the month's 5-year average.

Year-to-date, the iron ore trade stands at 6.7 million tons, a decrease of 25.1 percent compared to a year ago.

Through April, iron ore shipments are 17.4 percent below their 5-year average for four months of the year.

Source: Lake Carriers' Association

 

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