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Barge tows are resuming on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois rivers, though some remain restricted by high water that prevents passage under certain bridges. The article is a brief notice of partial resumption.
Partial restoration of barge service eases freight bottlenecks, modestly reducing upward pressure on barge rates and Midwest basis.
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