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Ships, grain and rain – why it can take longer to load wheat in the PNW

Apr 8, 2025 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

Today we’ll talk about the many grain ships that are currently on the river, and why it can take longer to load them than other kinds of ships, especially in the rainy PNW.

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