GLIN==> Sour Economy Takes Toll on U.S.-Flag Lakers in April

U.S.-Flag vessels working the Great Lakes saw their cargo totals plummet
in April as steel mills, iron ore mines, and other industrial activities
slumped from the weight of the recession.  Cargo movement totaled only
5.1 million tons, a decrease of 45 percent compared to a year ago.  The
April float was only half the month's 5-year average.  See attached for
more details.

 

Also attached is the tabular report for U.S.-Flag carriage in March.

 

 

Glen G. Nekvasil

Vice President-Corporate Communications

Lake Carriers' Association

Suite 720

20325 Center Ridge Road

Rocky River, OH  44116

   P:  440-333-9996

   F:  440-333-9993

   C:  216-702-6360

   E:  nekvasil at lcaships.com

 




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