The Port of Ottawa reports “slightly higher shipments before Christmas” and quotes Rideau Bulk Terminals saying a repeat of last winter's shortages should be avoided after stockpiles were increased at the Port of Prescott. The Port of Prescott, said stockpiles of road salt in 2008 are up more than 200,000 metric tonnes from 2007 as suppliers aim to forestall any shortage this winter. Total tonnage this year is over 500,000 tonnes. <more >