volumes, but still falling below the
five-season average. Within that cate-
gory, the port marked 20 years of han-
dling wind energy cargo by surpassing
2.6 million freight tons since the first
shipment arrived in April 2005.
"We've been an energy port for more
than 150 years—coal, wind, oil, gas,
biofuels—and we'll continue being a
hub for that sector, moving high-value
cargo through the midsection of North
America, whether it's the commodities,
the machinery or the finished pieces,"
said Beardsley. "Beyond that, we're
always looking to add new cargoes and
Duluth-Superior's 2025 navigation
season closed with the Lee A. Tregurtha
arrival on Jan. 16, 2026.
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Firsts & Lasts
Ship Name Owners Date Time
First laker in Clyde S. VanEnkevort (Tug)/ VanEnkevort March 22, 2025 6:15 p.m.
(Soo Locks) Erie Trader (barge) Tug & Barge, Inc.
First laker out American Century American March 22, 2025 11:19 p.m.
Steamship Company
First Canadian in CSL Assiniboine Canada March 26, 2025 7:35 p.m.
Steamship Lines
First saltie in Federal Nagara Fednav April 21, 2025 6:05 a.m.
Last saltie out Miedwie Polsteam Dec. 23, 2025 8:33 p.m.
Last laker out Clyde S. VanEnkevort (Tug)/ VanEnkevort Tug & Jan. 13, 2026 8:22 p.m.
Erie Trader (barge) Barge, Inc.
Last traffic in Lee A. Tregurtha Interlake Jan. 16, 2026 11:23 a.m.
Steamship Company
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