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October 9, 2022
CRU: Low Water on the Mississippi Threatens Aluminum
Written by Greg Wittbecker
Ingram Marine Group, the largest US barge operator, on Oct. 6 declared force majeure in a letter to customers. The company said low water levels had made it impossible to make timely deliveries.
Vessels have run aground near Memphis, Tenn., and there is a logjam of more than 122 vessels/barges near Stack Island, Miss., impeding movements. All told, it’s the worst conditions seen on the Mississippi River since 1988.
