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Ice seen slowing barge traffic in US Midwest rivers

Cold wave could ease a bit before temperatures plunge again next week
Fri, Dec 27, 2013 - 6:00 AM

[CHICAGO] A US Midwest cold snap is likely to increase ice buildup on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers this week, adding to recent headaches for barge lines already dealing with low water on the critical grain shipping waterways, industry sources said on Tuesday.

Temperatures were in...

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