U.S.-flag Great Lakes carriers are grateful for the increased water
levels in the lakes, however it has not yet resulted in full loads of
iron ore, coal, limestone, cement and other cargoes.
Located in the Washington, D.C. area, Chris Gillis primarily reports on regulatory and legislative topics that impact cross-border trade. He joined American Shipper in 1994, shortly after graduating from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., with a degree in international business and economics.