On-shoring and the rebound in the US economy are creating a larger
demand for shipping on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Once
forgotten ports are now experiencing increased shipments from Europe and
elsewhere for products coming into and going out of America's
manufacturing industries.
Now that nicer weather is here in the
Great Lakes region, the St. Lawrence Seaway is expecting resurgence in
shipping activity. Shipping companies see the increased demand on the
horizon and are producing around 30 new cargo carriers for use on the
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. These ships will carry goods like
steel, steel coils, agricultural goods, raw material for use in the
steel industries, and many other bulk goods. Container ships are less
likely but are not out of the question.
