GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with the Port of Green Bay say the port’s tonnage in the month of May came in at 53% below last year’s pace.
According to a release, the 53% lower pace from last year is said to be driven by later seeing higher surges in key commodities towards the end of the season.
Lower tonnage volume of key commodities like petroleum products, coal, limestone and salt reflects the moderated demand and shipment pacing across the region. Wood pulp, however, is 342% higher than last year. We are still seeing the impacts of additional shipments of salt and coal from last year, along with typical year-to-year shifts in commodity availability, affecting coal and limestone.
Dean Haen, Port of Green Bay Director
Throughout the month of May, port officials report seeing four commodities get moved through the Port of Green Bay, including 33,954 tons of cement, 60,875 tons of limestone, 19,914 tons of petroleum products, and 9,051 tons of wood pulp.
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All of the tonnage moved through the Port of Green Bay throughout May was carried through on ten various vessels, putting the port’s yearly total at 17 different ships.
Despite lower volumes, the Port remains a vital force in our regional economy, driving job support and ensuring businesses have access to essential materials. As market dynamics shift, the Port is committed to evolving with the trends, strengthening its role as a resilient hub in the region’s supply chain.
Dean Haen, Port of Green Bay Director
To learn more about the recent and historical tonnage information for the Port of Green Bay, click here.
