Moving goods by water in Wisconsin is a tradition that began in the late 1650s when the settlers arrived at Lake Superiors Chequamgon Bay. French explorers and fur traders quickly recognized the state waterways vast potential. Today, water transportation continues to serve as the most efficient method for moving bulk commodities and plays a vital role in the transport of heavy machinery, steel, bagged and canned cargo, wind energy components and other goods. Wisconsins location, bordered on three sides by commercially navigable waterways, perfectly situates it to benefit from water transportation. Wisconsins ports serve as centers of ship building, commercial fishing, ferrying services and the efficient transport of bulk goods. Each year, Wisconsin ports handle over 40 million tons of cargo valued at over $8 billion.1 This includes agricultural commodities destined for international markets, coal for power plants, iron ore and wood pulp, cement and road salt.


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