GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — After a successful September, the Port of Green Bay is running slightly ahead of last year’s tonnage totals.
The port reports 198,918 tons of cargo move through during the month of September. Year-to-date totals of 1,302,359 tons represent a modest increase of 1% over the same period last year when the tonnage totaled 1,286,766. Limestone and Cement were once again the top commodities.
“In addition to the year-over-year gain, September 2023 totals were higher than August 2023 tonnage totals,” said Dean Haen, Port of Green Bay director. “With another approximately three to four months to go, we’re optimistic about the final few months of the season.”
Imports and exports for the month included limestone (73,727 tons), cement (46,570), petroleum products (35,977), coal (23,149), salt (16,479) and slag (3,016). A total of 19 ships entered the Port during September, which is three more ships than the same month last year.
A total of 119 ships have visited the port this year, compared to 112 during the same period last year.
