Great Lakes Limestone Shipments Slip Slightly in July Amid Mixed Port Trends

Limestone trade on Great Lakes dips slightly in July | Pit & Quarry

Limestone shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in July, a decrease of less than one percent year over year. This decrease follows a 6.5 percent increase in June reported by the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). According to LCA, July’s total was also below the month’s five-year average by 6.7 percent. Loadings from U.S. quarries totaled 2.9 million tons, a decrease of one percent compared to a year ago. Shipments from Canadian q…

Great Lakes Limestone Shipments Slip Slightly in July Amid Mixed Port Trends

Shipments of limestone across the Great Lakes held relatively steady in July 2025, totaling 3.53 million tons — a fractional drop of less than 1% compared to the same month last year, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). Despite the minimal year-over-year change…