Below you'll find a list of all posts from January, 2021
The Great Lakes’ iconic freighters remained common sights on the waters – that much didn’t change during pandemic. But, like many industries, shipping was hit hard by COVID-19. That feels especially salient when shipping is such an integral piece of the Great Lakes economy.
Mark Barker, president of Interlake Maritime Services, which manages the steamship company, described the season as “one of the most dynamic in recent history.” “It wasn’t necessarily a banner year for cargoes carried,” Barker said, “but I’m extremely proud of the resourcefulness and responsiveness of our entire industry and especially the women and men onboard our ships in keeping the American economy moving forward these last 10 months.”
