(Green Bay, Wis.) – During March and April, 73,880 tons of cargo moved through the Port of Green Bay. March and April totals last season came in at 204,040, while totals for the same months in 2023 and 2022 were 186,066 and 101,252 tons, respectively.
“This shipping season is off to a slow start with lower volumes of key commodities such as coal, which is down 56% from the same period last year, along with salt and petroleum products, which are down 100%,” explained Dean Haen, Port of Green Bay Director. “Additional coal was shipped in last season, reducing the need for shipments early this season. Salt shipments are dependent upon the salt mines in the Great Lakes, and petroleum products are impacted by the commodity trading market, leading to fluctuations in quantities.”
To date this season, four commodities have been moved through the Port, including cement (37,665 tons), coal (7,257 tons), limestone (35,839 tons) and wood pulp (8,573 tons). Seven vessels have arrived at the Port this season, compared to 21 at this time in 2024. Wood pulp is the only commodity so far this season that has seen an increase (329%) compared to the same period last year.
“The Port and its terminal operators play an essential role in our region’s economy,” Haen added. “From supporting local jobs to providing materials for construction, agriculture and manufacturing, the Port remains a vital link in the regional supply chain. We’ll be keeping a close eye on how things progress throughout the rest of the season.”
Those interested in recent and historical tonnage information for the Port of Green Bay can learn more at https://www.portofgreenbay.com/cargo-quantities-shipped.
