TOLEDO, Ohio, January 13, 2012 – The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority has released the Port of Toledo 2011 Tonnage report which indicates a 6% increase in tonnage over the 2010 shipping season. 2011 was the highest tonnage season recorded at the Port of Toledo since the 2007 season. Also included in the report is a summary of seaport tonnage from 1947 – 2011.
The 6% increase is attributed to a variety of factors which include:
• Additional on-boarding of new equipment such as the Mantsinen Material Handler
• Growth in bulk cargo shipments such as synthetic gypsum and mill scale
• Growth in inbound iron ore shipments
• Significant growth from a variety of terminals such as Shelley Liquid Division, Kuhlman Corporation and Hansen-Mueller
• Dock enhancements completed by BP in 2010 allowed the company to enjoy a full season of accommodating larger vessels
• Growth with project cargo such as wind turbines and refinery elements
View Report Here
It is the mission of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority to continuously leverage our strategic geographic position, resources and economic development proficiency to provide increased business opportunities—built upon and around our innovative transportation and logistics expertise—while promoting our community and region within the global marketplace. We will accomplish this through unmatched speed and efficiency of service, collaborative and strategic partnerships, community stewardship and the continued generation and execution of new ideas and innovations.
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