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A tough shipping season ends with Duluth’s Twin Ports facing stiff economic headwinds

Fri, 2026-01-16 13:00

In Minnesota, Duluth’s Twin Ports are facing economic challenges after a tough shipping season marked by sharply lower iron ore shipments and the announced closures of major grain and coal […]

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Great Lakes iron ore trade ends year down 12.8%

Wed, 2026-01-14 12:33

Great Lakes Commission

According to officials with the Lake Carriers Association, the year-end total for the iron ore trade decreased by 12.8 percent to 43.4 million tons. Read the full story by KQDS-TV […]

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Duluth sees cargo decline as iron ore volumes drop

Mon, 2025-02-03 13:03

Great Lakes Commission

Total cargo throughput at the Port of Duluth-Superior declined by 6.8% in the 2024 navigation season, totaling 26.8 million metric tonnes, down from 28.8 million tonnes in 2023. The decline […]

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