GLIN==> FW: U.S.-Flag Cargo Movement Down Again in January

U.S.-Flag cargo movement on the Great Lakes fell below 1 million net tons in January for likely the first time since the recession of the mid-1980s. Looking at just the past five years, the 919,000 net tons of cargo hauled this January represent decreases that range from 73 to 80 percent.

For the first time in several years, no iron ore will move in February. In recent years, the port of Escanaba, Michigan, which is located below the Soo Locks, has shipped a few cargos in February. See attached for more details.

Glen G. Nekvasil

Vice President-Corporate Communications

Lake Carriers' Association

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