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CN breaks grain record for third consecutive month

(Source: CN press release, June 1, 2020) MONTREAL — CN announced today that it moved over 2.52 million metric tonnes (MMT) of western Canadian grain, ahead of the previous May record of 2.40 MMT set in 2014 and over 20% ahead of the three year average. These...

CP sets new grain shipping record in May

(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, June 2, 2020) CALGARY — Canadian Pacific set a new record for shipping Canadian grain and grain products in May, moving 2.80 million metric tonnes (MMT). This new record beats the May 2014 record by more than 300,000...

FMCSA issues intermodal chassis inspection waiver

(Source: Freight Waves, June 2, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Regulators are giving intermodal chassis providers a three-month reprieve from required annual inspections for recently expired equipment to help alleviate disruptions caused by COVID-19. Full story: Freight...