Grain cargo news
The AAR reports on the latest North American rail traffic
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has released its latest report on US and North American rail traffic.
Minister announces formation of National Grain Company
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has sponsored the inauguration ceremony of Saudi Arabia’s National Grain Company, a strategic partnership between SALIC and Bahri.
Port of Hamburg reports reduced cargo throughput due to Covid-19
Port of Hamburg, Germany’s largest universal port, has reported reduced seaborne cargo throughput due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
The AAR reports on the latest US and North American rail traffic
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported US and North American rail traffic for the week ending 15 August 2020.
Glencore Agriculture to rebrand to Viterra
Glencore Agriculture has announced that it will rebrand its business to ‘Viterra’ in late 2020.
PD Ports opens multi-million pound bulks handling facility at Teesport
UK-based PD Ports is celebrating the official opening of a multi-million pound bulks handling facility at Teesport, which marks an important milestone in the revival of the Tees Valley.
New investment and new confidence at the Port of Oshawa
Just over a year after the ports of Hamilton and Oshawa amalgamated, the Port of Oshawa is attracting investment, and building new awareness of its role as a gateway to the Greater Toronto Area.
CN announces 2020 - 2021 Grain Plan
CN has recently filed and published its 2020 - 2021 Grain Plan.
CP reports record-low 2Q20 operating ratio
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd has recently announced its 2Q20 results, including revenues of CAN$1.79 billion and an operating ratio of 57%.
CN to purchase 1500 new hopper railcars in North America
CN has recently announced that it plans to acquire 1500 new generation, high-capacity grain hopper cars, with delivery starting in January 2021.