Mississippi River levels swing between historic highs and lows, causing shipping delays
A barge on the Mississippi River near the Quad Cities on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (Aerial support provided by Lighthawk, Nick Rohlman/Courtesy The Gazette)
Shippers are being told to expect up to three-day delays, and rates have doubled for barges leaving from Memphis and St. Louis compared to the three-year average.
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Mississippi River barge traffic Pete CiaramitaroKeely Brewer
Keely Brewer is a Report for America corps member covering environmental impacts on communities of color in Memphis. She is working in partnership with the Ag & Water Desk, a sustainable reporting network aimed at telling water and agriculture stories across the Mississippi River Basin.
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