Business UpdateAug 11, 2026, 02:00 PM
CN Achieves Record Western Canada Grain Movement of 33.8 MMT
AI Summary
CN announced a record movement of over 33.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada during the 2025–26 crop year, surpassing the previous record of 31.2 MMT from the 2024-25 crop year. This achievement was capped by a strong July performance, moving 2.62 MMT of grain, which also set a new July record. The company attributes this success to strong customer demand, supply chain collaboration, and consistent operational execution. CN is now focused on the next harvest and has released its 2026–27 Grain Plan.
Key Highlights
- CN moved a record 33.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada in the 2025–26 crop year.
- This record surpasses the previous high of 31.2 MMT set in the 2024-25 crop year.
- In July 2026, CN moved 2.62 MMT of grain, exceeding the prior July record of 2.43 MMT from 2020.
- The record performance was driven by strong customer demand and supply chain collaboration.
- CN has released its new 2026–27 Grain Plan outlining preparations for the upcoming harvest.
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