Strong grain shipments power busy fall season at Port of Thunder Bay

The Port of Thunder Bay has reported significant cargo volumes for the months of September and October, and the strongest year-to-date October totals in decades. Total cargo to end October amounted to 8 million tonnes versus the year-earlier 7.1 million tonnes.

The month of September was busy on multiple fronts and particularly at Keefer Terminal, with inbound shipments of steel rail, steel pipe, phosphate fertilizer, and project cargo. The diverse slate of cargoes makes good use of Keefer Terminal’s storage solutions, including its expansive laydown areas.

Shipments during the month of October were led by very strong grain volumes, which exceeded 1 million tonnes. This represents a 33% increase over the 5-year monthly average.

Potash tonnages trended well above average for both months.

(Port of Thunder Bay photo)