Lake Carriers' Association

@lcaships

Since 1880, LCA has represented the U.S.-flag Great Lakes fleet whose cargoes are the foundation of U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure, and energy production.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Jan 31

U.S. Great Lakes shipping invests nearly $150 million. Ohio with $51.5 million, Wisconsin at $51 million, Pennsylvania at $25 million, Minnesota and Michigan both getting $9 million, and another $3 million will go to facilities in New York and Illinois.

lcaships's tweet image. U.S. Great Lakes shipping invests nearly $150 million. Ohio with $51.5 million, Wisconsin at $51 million, Pennsylvania at $25 million, Minnesota and Michigan both getting $9 million, and another $3 million will go to facilities in New York and Illinois.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Jan 9

Ice is impacting Great Lakes shipping and the nations manufacturing supply chain.

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AMP Maritime 🇺🇸@AMPmaritime · Jul 25

American maritime companies need the leadership and reliability that veterans bring. This #NationalHireAVeteranDay, employers can take a step forward and post jobs through the #MilitaryToMaritime program. Connect skilled vets with family-wage careers! militarytomaritime.org/employers-regi…

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Transportation Inst@Trans_Inst · Jul 14

Thank you, President @RealDonaldTrump 🇺🇸 For standing with America’s shipbuilders, mariners, and the Jones Act. Your support ensures American maritime dominance for generations to come.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Jul 9

Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 4.9 million tons in June, a decrease of 9.6% from 2024. Shipments were 1.2% below the month’s 5-year average. Year-to-date the iron ore trade stands at 16.6 million tons, a decrease of 16.1% compared to the previous year’s total.

lcaships's tweet image. Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 4.9 million tons in June, a decrease of 9.6% from 2024. Shipments were 1.2% below the month’s 5-year average. Year-to-date the iron ore trade stands at 16.6 million tons, a decrease of 16.1% compared to the previous year’s total.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Jul 1

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in June, an increase of 6.5% from 2024. U.S. quarries totaled 2.9 million tons, an increase of 12.2% compared to last year. Shipments from Canadian quarries totaled 639,301 tons, a decrease of 13.4%.

lcaships's tweet image. Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in June, an increase of 6.5% from 2024. U.S. quarries totaled 2.9 million tons, an increase of 12.2% compared to last year. Shipments from Canadian quarries totaled 639,301 tons, a decrease of 13.4%.

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AMP Maritime 🇺🇸@AMPmaritime · Jun 30

In our latest podcast, Jim Weakley of the @lcaships unpacks how the Great Lakes move America and why U.S.-flagged lakers are vital to both the U.S. economy and national defense. 🇺🇸 🎧 Listen now: youtu.be/IKFSvPPekXo

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Rep. Bill Huizenga@RepHuizenga · Jun 27

While the House-passed version of the One Big Beautiful Bill supports the Coast Guard’s request for a Great Lakes icebreaker, the current Senate language cut it while funding other icebreakers. Today, I led my House colleagues from across the Great Lakes region in asking the…

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Jun 17

Exciting news for the Great Lakes Navigation System! lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Rele…

lcaships's tweet card. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District’s New Lock at the Soo project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, awards a total of $95.3 million for remaining Phase 3 options to Kokosing Alberici Traylor,

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Jun 5

Shipments of iron ore from U.S. Great Lakes ports totaled 5 million tons in May, a decrease of 7.7 percent compared to 2024. Shipments were 3.1 percent below the month’s 5-year average.

lcaships's tweet image. Shipments of iron ore from U.S. Great Lakes ports totaled 5 million tons in May, a decrease of 7.7 percent compared to 2024. Shipments were 3.1 percent below the month’s 5-year average.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Jun 3

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.6 million tons in May, a decrease of 6.8 percent compared to a year ago. May’s loadings were above the month’s 5-year average by 1.1 percent.

lcaships's tweet image. Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.6 million tons in May, a decrease of 6.8 percent compared to a year ago. May’s loadings were above the month’s 5-year average by 1.1 percent.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · May 13

Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 3.7 million tons in April, a decrease of 18.7 percent compared to 2024. Shipments were 19.1 percent below the month’s 5-year average.

lcaships's tweet image. Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 3.7 million tons in April, a decrease of 18.7 percent compared to 2024. Shipments were 19.1 percent below the month’s 5-year average.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · May 6

Great Lakes limestone shipments totaled 1.8 million net tons in April, a decrease of 21.6 percent compared to a year ago. Loadings were also below the month’s 5-year average by 15.7 percent.

lcaships's tweet image. Great Lakes limestone shipments totaled 1.8 million net tons in April, a decrease of 21.6 percent compared to a year ago. Loadings were also below the month’s 5-year average by 15.7 percent.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Apr 14

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lcaships's tweet card. An expert predicted that amid the White House's crackdown on illegal immigration on the southern border, bad actors will naturally turn to the northern border.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Apr 8

Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes were below one million tons in March, a decrease of 39.1 percent compared to 2024. Loadings were also below the month’s 5-year average by 19.4 percent.

lcaships's tweet image. Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes were below one million tons in March, a decrease of 39.1 percent compared to 2024. Loadings were also below the month’s 5-year average by 19.4 percent.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Feb 12

Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 2 million tons in January, a decrease of 27.8 percent compared to 2024. Loadings were also below the month’s 5-year average by 13 percent.

lcaships's tweet image. Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 2 million tons in January, a decrease of 27.8 percent compared to 2024. Loadings were also below the month’s 5-year average by 13 percent.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Jan 23

LCA supports Congressman Sean Duffy as the Secretary of Transportation with his support of the Jones Act and his knowledge of the Great Lakes.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Jan 21

U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 76.3 million tons of cargo in 2024, a decrease of 6.3 percent compared to 2023. The 2024 float was 4.6 percent below the fleet’s 5-year average.

lcaships's tweet image. U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 76.3 million tons of cargo in 2024, a decrease of 6.3 percent compared to 2023. The 2024 float was 4.6 percent below the fleet’s 5-year average.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Jan 8

Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 4.6 million tons in December, a decrease of 4.5 percent compared to a year ago. The year-end total for the iron ore trade stands at 49.8 million tons, a decrease of 2.5 percent compared to 2023.

lcaships's tweet image. Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 4.6 million tons in December, a decrease of 4.5 percent compared to a year ago.

The year-end total for the iron ore trade stands at 49.8 million tons, a decrease of 2.5 percent compared to 2023.

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Lake Carriers' Association@lcaships · Jan 3

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 28.3 million tons in 2024, a decrease of 3.9 percent compared to 2023. 2024’s loadings were below the trade’s 5-year average by 2.9 percent.

lcaships's tweet image. Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 28.3 million tons in 2024, a decrease of 3.9 percent compared to 2023. 2024’s loadings were below the trade’s 5-year average by 2.9 percent.

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