U.S. Lakers keep political pressure on dredging

Supply Chain

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

The Lake Carriers’ Association said it will continue to focus its lobbying efforts on Great Lakes dredging needs in 2013. LCA’s 2012 Annual Report, released Wednesday, said inadequate dredging took a big toll on Great Lakes shipping in 2012. “The drought has pushed water levels on Lake Michigan and Huron to record lows,” the association said. “The water level in the St. Marys River also declined as 2012 wore on; by year’s end ships were loading to less than 26 fe...

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