The shipping season is underway, but for the Port of Green Bay, the first two months have been slower than usual.
In their latest tonnage report, 73,880 tons of product moved through the port, which is down from the 204,000 tons during March and April of last year.
It’s also significantly less than 2023 and 2022, when 186,000 and 101,000 tons came through in the first two months.
Port Director Dean Haen admitted, “This shipping season is off to a slow start,” noting that “additional coal was shipped in last season, reducing the need for shipments early this season.”
So far, over 37,000 tons of cement, 7,000 tons of coal, nearly 36,000 tons of limestone, and 8,500 tons of wood pulp have come through the port on seven vessels, which is also down significantly from the 21 ships seen by this time last year.
Haen closed his report saying, “The Port and its terminal operators play an essential role in our region’s economy. From supporting local jobs to providing materials for construction, agriculture, and manufacturing, the Port remains a vital link in the regional supply chain.”
