Steel Products Prices North America

June 11, 2014
Ice Impact Still Lingering on Lakes
Written by Sandy Williams
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 6.4 million tons in May, nearly the same as May 2013, according to Lake Carriers’ Association. Shipments were about 600,000 tons lower than anticipated due to the idling of three US flag lakers for repairs during May due to ice damage suffered in March and April.
US port shipments of ore totaled 5.8 million tons, unchanged from last year. Shipments from Canadian terminals increased slightly to 588,000 tons.


