(Green Bay, Wis.) – During July, 214,573 tons of cargo passed through the Port of Green Bay, 76,826 tons more than last month. Tonnage totals are currently down 36% compared to the same time period last season. At this time last month, totals were down 47% year over year.
“July brought a welcome uptick in traffic through the Port, with salt shipments resuming and vessel traffic double that of two months ago,” noted Dean Haen, Port of Green Bay Director. “While we are still working to close the gap from earlier this year, volumes of commodities such as wood pulp, cement and petroleum products show encouraging momentum. We remain confident we’ll come close to matching last season’s tonnage.”
A total of six commodities moved through the Port in July, led by salt (63,855 tons), cement (57,755 tons) and limestone (57,389 tons), and followed by coal (16,194 tons), petroleum products (10,462 tons) and wood pulp (8,918 tons). A total of 20 vessels visited last month, compared to 15 ships in June. In total, 52 ships have visited the Port of Green Bay this year.
“Whether it’s handling essential construction materials, supporting manufacturers navigating trade uncertainties or ensuring access to critical raw materials, the Port remains a critical link in the supply chain. We are encouraged by July’s progress and remain committed to supporting the economy here in Northeast Wisconsin.”
To learn more about recent and historical tonnage information for the Port of Green Bay, visit https://www.portofgreenbay.com/cargo-quantities-shipped.
