Business UpdateJun 4, 2026, 09:01 AM
CN Sets Record Propane Export Shipments in May, Up 40% YoY
AI Summary
CN announced that its propane export shipments from South Beamer, Alberta, to Watson Island, British Columbia, achieved an all-time monthly record in May. This represents a 40% increase in carloads compared to May 2025 and exceeded the company's previous record set in August 2024. The record performance was driven by continued operational improvements, including train length optimizations and enhanced network efficiency, enabling greater volumes to move reliably to the West Coast.
Key Highlights
- Propane export shipments from South Beamer, Alberta to Watson Island, British Columbia reached an all-time monthly record in May.
- Carloads increased by 40% compared to May 2025.
- The record surpassed CN's previous monthly high from August 2024.
- Operational improvements, including train length optimizations and enhanced network efficiency, supported the performance.
- CN continues to focus on service consistency and asset utilization to create additional capacity.
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