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Mixed Reaction to Canadian Rail Decision

Published August 29, 2024

The order for all Canadian railway employees to return to work has been met with a mixed response. Teamsters Canada Director of Public Affairs Christopher Manette sees a dangerous precedent for unionized workers. "The federal government has essentially sent the…

Canadian Railroad Shutdown

Published August 22, 2024

Canada’s two largest railroads shut down on Thursday. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says this directly affects shipments on the Canadian Pacific Railway which dips into Canada. “We’re hoping this will be a short-lived stoppage,”…

Cramer Weighs in on CPKC/CN Labor Issue

Published July 19, 2024

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is urging Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to do everything possible to keep the railroads open and operational. Unions working for the Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National rail lines voted last month to…

No Quick Resolution Expected in Labor Dispute

Published May 16, 2024

With a potential rail strike on the horizon, the Canadian government has started researching the impact the work stoppage would have on its economy. "During that time, no strike or stoppage can occur until the result of that analysis is…

Rail Strike Possible North of the Border

Published May 4, 2024

Canadian rail workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike. This would impact the Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National rail companies in Canada. The labor unions in the United States work under a different agreement. The strike could happen as…

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CP Pushes Back on Concessions Talk

Published January 28, 2022

Canadian National, BNSF and Norfolk Southern are seeking concessions from the Canadian Pacific Railway related to its merger with Kansas City Southern. In a call with investors, CP CEO Keith Creel these requests to the Surface Transportation Board for divestitures…

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A New President and CEO for CN

Published January 28, 2022

Tracy Robinson will take over as president and CEO of Canadian National Railway at the end of February. Most recently, Robinson was with TC Energy. Previously, she spent nearly 30 years with Canadian Pacific.

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CN Seeks to Intervene in CP-KCS Deal

Published January 18, 2022

Canadian National Railway, which lost out in its bid to acquire Kansas City Southern, isn’t done yet. The CN has filed noticed with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board seeking a major divestiture if the Canadian Pacific acquisition of KCS moves…

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KCS Formally Rejects CN Bid

Published September 13, 2021

The Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railway are one step closer to a deal. Over the weekend, Kansas City Southern told the Canadian National it would not go forward with their agreement, but the CN still has five business…

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Transportation Challenges for Grain Shippers

Published September 8, 2021

The recovery is continuing on the Lower Mississippi River in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. River traffic is slowly opening up. Export loadings remain light which is likely influencing basis levels on the river system. "It is an important reminder…

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Mixed Reaction to Canadian Rail Decision

Canadian Railroad Shutdown

Cramer Weighs in on CPKC/CN Labor Issue

No Quick Resolution Expected in Labor Dispute

Rail Strike Possible North of the Border

CP Pushes Back on Concessions Talk

A New President and CEO for CN

CN Seeks to Intervene in CP-KCS Deal

KCS Formally Rejects CN Bid

Transportation Challenges for Grain Shippers

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