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Mayors of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative announced national drought resilience policy recommendations on November 1 after a virtual event with federal officials and industry leaders. Barge volumes were reported down about 40% as tows were cut and barges light-loaded.
The proposals are advocacy recommendations without immediate supply or price effects. They highlight ongoing barge capacity losses that keep freight costs elevated.
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