GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – So far this year, the Port of Green Bay has seen 2 million tons of cargo.
Port of Green Bay Director Dean Haaen says 2019 is currently running 9% ahead of what it was at this time last year.
“Two million tons is the benchmark for a successful shipping season for the Port of Green Bay. Hitting that mark at the end of November is great news with several weeks of shipping remaining before the season closes. We’re still optimistic that we’ll reach 2.3 million tons for this season.”
County officials say more than 680,000 tons of limestone was imported in November, with domestic imports of limestone outpacing last year by 23%.
Foreign salt imports were also strong in November at 290,000 tons; 60% higher than year-to-date foreign salt imports from last year. Foreign exports of petroleum products have also been strong in 2019, up 125% from the same time period in 2018.
In November, 15 vessels moved in and out of the Port of Green Bay. For the season, 161 ships visited the port, two less than a year ago at this time.
