Boatnerd News – July 17, 2022

Boatnerd News – July 17, 2022

Port of Green Bay reports ‘blockbuster month’ for shipping GREEN BAY, WI – The Port of Green Bay says June was an “outstanding” month for shipping. Cargo shipments hit 328,734 tons last month, one of the highest monthly totals in recent...
Port Reports – July 17, 2022

Port Reports – July 17, 2022

Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen American Integrity kicked off the weekend in the Twin Ports at 01:14 with an early-morning arrival for Superior’s BNSF Dock 5. Mesabi Miner was inbound Duluth at 09:37 to...
Today in Great Lakes History – July 17

Today in Great Lakes History – July 17

On this day in 1902, the JAMES H. HOYT, the first boat with hatches constructed at 12-foot centers, loaded 5,250 tons of iron ore in 30.5 minutes on her maiden voyage. Several days later, the cargo was unloaded at Conneaut in three hours and 52 minutes. On this day in...
Boatnerd News – July 16, 2022

Boatnerd News – July 16, 2022

Corps of Engineers begin next phase of construction on new Soo lock SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District anticipates phase 3 of construction on the new Soo lock project will start this summer after the $1.068 billion contract...
Port Reports – July 16, 2022

Port Reports – July 16, 2022

Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen An empty John G. Munson had her prop out the door early Friday morning, departing Duluth at 00:08 for a load of taconite pellets just up the lake at Two Harbors. The Twin Ports...