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Quick-hitting snowstorm heading to Great Lakes
Truckers in parts of the Midwest will run into heavy snow Thursday (video forecast included).
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Breaking the ice: Coast Guard’s vital role in maritime shipping
A Coast Guard commanding officer says the main goal of icebreaking is to “keep industry afloat and keep people employed.”
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Where will truckers see a white Christmas?
For truckers dreaming of a white Christmas, FreightWaves has mapped out the most likely areas for it to happen.
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Blizzard conditions trucking across Great Lakes
Truckers will face high winds Thursday in much of the Great Lakes region, with blowing snow in some areas (video forecast included).
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Snowstorm tracking across Great Lakes
Heavy snow and strong winds early in the week will make driving dicey for some truckers in the Great Lakes region (video forecast included).
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FreightWaves Classics: Lighthouse on Lake Erie began operations
The Erie Land Light was one of the first lighthouses on Lake Erie. Read about its history in this FreightWaves Classics article.
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FreightWaves Classics: Erie Canal opened 196 years ago
Most major U.S. canals were built built during the 19th century. Read why and about the anniversary of the Erie Canal in this FreightWaves Classics…
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FreightWaves Classics: Port of Milwaukee serves the Great Lakes and US inland waterway system
In the ongoing series of FreightWaves Classics articles about U.S. ports, this is a profile of Port Milwaukee.
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FreightWaves Classics: St. Lawrence Seaway connects mid-North America to the world
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway is an important artery of global trade for the United States and Canada. Learn more about it in this FreightWaves…
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Potential Northeast snowstorm coming early next week (with forecast video)
Heavy snowfall and whiteout conditions could hit several states right after the Thanksgiving weekend.
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