Articles tagged under: Mike Steenhoek
Baltimore Bridge Could Impact Broader Economy
Published April 1, 2024
A section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at Baltimore fell after a container ship struck a pillar. At least six people remain unaccounted for. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says while the Port of Baltimore does not…Bridge Collapse Will Have Lingering Effect
Published March 27, 2024
A container ship collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge at Baltimore put renewed focus on infrastructure. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said the Port of Baltimore does not handle a lot of agriculture products, but the shutdown…Supply Chain Fixes
Published February 15, 2024
The agricultural supply chain has suffered in recent years. "When over half of what is produced in the soybean industry is exported, we've got to have a transportation system that is cost-effective and reliable," explained Mike Steenhoek, executive director, Soy…Low Water Impacts Supply Chain Around the Globe
Published December 24, 2023
The Soy Transportation Coalition board of directors met in Central America and got a firsthand look at the drought's impact on shipping. A total of 600 million bushels of soybeans traveled through the Panama Canal last year bound for Asian…Transportation Headaches Continue
Published October 24, 2023
Workers at 13 Canadian locks along the St. Lawrence Seaway are on strike. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek described it as just one more transportation route that’s closed to farmers. "With all of the supply chain challenges we've…Mississippi River-A Bad Sequel
Published September 6, 2023
Current water levels of the Mississippi River are cause for concern once again this year. Barge companies have announced restrictions on the volume of freight they will load onto vessels. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says it’s an…Whiplash River Levels
Published July 7, 2023
The water levels on the Mississippi River are going through whiplash since fall after the rapid rise from the runoff this spring. "When that snow melted it was disproportionately fed into our streams and rivers," said Mike Steenhoek, executive director,…Dramatic Changes in River Levels
Published May 3, 2023
This past fall, water levels were at a historically low point on the Mississippi and other rivers. This spring brought a barrage of moisture that is causing barge transportation challenges, due to high water levels. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director…A Double-Sided Coin
Published March 18, 2023
Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merger is notable because it signals the first single line service from Canada, through the U.S. to Mexico. "Some people welcome the prospect of having…