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Articles tagged under: Soy Transportation Coalition

Mississippi River Levels Stable For Now

Published April 15, 2024

While water levels are higher now than this time last year, the Mississippi River could still see issues if drought expands in the Midwest. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek explains that while water levels have rebounded since last…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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River Levels Return to Normal

Published February 15, 2023

Water levels along the Mississippi River made headlines last year. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says transportation along the river is returning to normal. "We have seen about a significant improvement, but that is something we'll continue to…
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Brossart to Chair STC

Published December 21, 2022

The Soy Transportation Coalition has elected Chris Brossart of Wolford, North Dakota as its chairman. Brossart also chairs the North Dakota Soybean Council. "It's an honor to be elected to this position and serve producers across the nation." said Brossart.…
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Dry Bean Scene

Published November 10, 2022

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation has extended the Gateway Incentive Program to the Soy Transportation Coalition. Tune into the latest Dry Bean Scene to hear more from St. Lawrence Seway Management Corporation Director of Market Development Bruce Hodgson. The…
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Limited Barge Movement Raises Shipping Rates and Widens Basis

Published October 12, 2022

Water levels on the lower Mississippi River remain low, limiting channel depth and width restrictions. That’s causing shipping rates to increase and basis levels to widen along river terminals. According to the Soy Transportation Coalition, shipping a ton of soybeans…
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