It's amazing how the Ships on the Great Lakes still manage to do their jobs, despite ice that is several feet thick at times, and chunks the size of cars.
Shipping delays and supply shortages are already slowing everything down. Don't gamble and wait until the last minute to mail your Christmas presents. We've got dates to get things in the mail so they arrive on time.
The locks close each year for 10 weeks for cleaning and repairs. This year they had to keep it open just a few hours later, so one last freighter could squeeze through.
It's hard out there for a package just trying to make its way home which is why it is especially sad when there are people out there trying to take it away!