The Lake Carriers' Association reports that shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes increased 11.4 percent in October, from last year, to a total of 4.9 million tons. Shipments were 1.5 percent above the month's 5-year average.

Year-to-date, the iron ore trade stands at 37.1 million tons, an increase of 3.5 percent compared to October 2025. Through October, iron ore loadings are 5.2 percent below their 5-year average.

October U.S. shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes decreased 7.8 percent from 2025 to 2.95 million tons. Limestone cargos were below the month's 5-year average by 17.3 percent.

Year-to-date, the limestone trade stands at 18.8 million tons, a decrease of 17.7 percent compared to last year and 22.4 percent below the month's 5-year average.

 

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