Contacts:
Dean Haen, Director
Brown County Port & Resources Recover
(920) 492-4953
Chris Christenson
Leonard & Finco Public Relations
(920) 965-7750 ext. 154
cchristenson@LFpublicrelations.com
(Green Bay, Wis.) – During the month of June, 234,204 tons of cargo moved through the Port of Green Bay. Year-to-date totals of 664,196 tons show an increase of 10% over the same period last year when the tonnage total was 604,666.
“We’re continuing to see steady totals so far this season,” said Dean Haen, Port of Green Bay Director. “Because the Port is an economic indicator for NE Wisconsin, it’s good to see steady shipping numbers over the first few months. While we can’t predict what the rest of the season will bring, so far, we’re very pleased.“
The leading cargo import during June was limestone at 108,114 tons. Other imports in June included cement (41,428 tons), salt (32,836 tons), coal (28,177 tons), petroleum products (17,885) and wood pulp (1,987 tons). During June, 21 ships entered the Port, two of which were cruise ships. This is three fewer ships than the same month last year.
“We know just how important reliable and cost-effective transportation options are for so many industries in NE Wisconsin,” Haen added. “We’re proud to partner with the businesses who use the Port and we’re truly optimistic about future Great Lakes shipping and the Port of Green Bay.”
Those interested can find recent and historical tonnage information for the Port of Green Bay at https://www.portofgreenbay.com/cargo-quantities-shipped.
