(Green Bay, Wis.) – During the month of May, 145,329 tons of cargo moved through the Port of Green Bay. This shows a strong increase from the same month in 2025, where totals reached 123,794 tons.
“Heavy rainfall resulting in temporary disruptions to vessel navigation and port operations kicked off a slower start to the shipping season during March and April,” explained Dean Haen, Port of Green Bay Director. “We are happy to see numbers beginning to rise and self-regulate despite challenges presented by the elevated flow conditions earlier this year.”
This month, a total of six commodities moved through the Port, including cement (38,968 tons), limestone (16,996 tons), liquid asphalt (5,998 tons), U.S. salt (24,453 tons), petroleum products (52,744 tons), and wood pulp/paper reels (6,124 tons). All commodities have increased since the months of March and April of this year with petroleum products year-to-date (YTD) totals tracking 321% higher than 2025. To make this all happen, 13 vessels entered the Port, bringing the YTD total to 17.
“The Port of Green Bay plays an essential role in connecting regional businesses to national and global markets through the Great Lakes,” added Haen. “Each shipment supports supply chains, industrial activity and jobs across the region, reinforcing the Port as a driver of economic growth and long-term stability for Northeastern Wisconsin.”
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.
