Great Lakes shipping was traditionally a benefit for internal American trade, and essentially allowed the transport of metals to factories in Detroit and Chicago from the Northern mining districts. I would also mention that they are connected to the Mississippi river through the Sanitary and Ship Canal in Illinois.
Another good article, Tom. I too would like to see an industrial revival in the Midwest. That region is an excellent location for heavy industry and innovation for many reasons (transportation infrastructure, inland waterways, iron and coal reserves, large high IQ population). The reasons for its decline are largely political and can be reversed.
I’m wondering what your thoughts are on the future of Great Lakes shipping. Ocean-going vessels trying to enter the Lakes are limited by the “Seawaymax” size classification which is much smaller than even the original Panamax size. Most modern container ships and bulk vessels are not able to transit the St Lawrence Seaway; this is an obstacle to growth and one of the reasons why industry has shifted to coastal regions.
I love this! Dream big with the beauty of the small!
My hope is that global warming or advances in small nuclear reactors make a canal between Lake Superior and the Hudson Bay profitable.
Great Lakes shipping was traditionally a benefit for internal American trade, and essentially allowed the transport of metals to factories in Detroit and Chicago from the Northern mining districts. I would also mention that they are connected to the Mississippi river through the Sanitary and Ship Canal in Illinois.
Another good article, Tom. I too would like to see an industrial revival in the Midwest. That region is an excellent location for heavy industry and innovation for many reasons (transportation infrastructure, inland waterways, iron and coal reserves, large high IQ population). The reasons for its decline are largely political and can be reversed.
I’m wondering what your thoughts are on the future of Great Lakes shipping. Ocean-going vessels trying to enter the Lakes are limited by the “Seawaymax” size classification which is much smaller than even the original Panamax size. Most modern container ships and bulk vessels are not able to transit the St Lawrence Seaway; this is an obstacle to growth and one of the reasons why industry has shifted to coastal regions.