Iron Ore Trade Up 27.8 Percent in May
CLEVELAND, OH – Shipments of iron ore from U.S. Great Lakes ports totaled 5.6 million tons in May, an increase of 27.8 percent compared to a year ago and 4.8 percent above the month’s 5-year average.
Year-to-date the iron ore trade stands at 14.1 million tons, an increase of 42.6 percent compared to the same point in 2022. Iron ore shipments were also 6 percent above their 5-year average for five months of the year.
Cruise Ship To Dock In Houghton Thursday
HOUGHTON, MI – Twice this summer, American Queen Voyages is bringing its Ocean Navigator cruise ship to Houghton. The first docking will take place this Thursday. It will enter the canal at about 8 am, and dock at 8:30 before leaving at 5pm.
Passengers on the Ocean Navigator will enjoy the Houghton waterfront on Thursday and can explore the city. They will also visit the Quincy Mine, the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and the Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw.
The ship was constructed in 2001 and then refurbished in 2019. It has 5 decks and can accommodate just over 200 guests. There are 84 crew members that man the ship on its journey on Lake Superior. The ship visits Houghton as part of a Chicago round trip.
Great Lakes Gifts for Father’s Day at National Museum
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