CP sets quarterly grain shipment record

Jan 07, 2020 at 08:28 AM CST
As of Dec. 31, 2019, CP’s movement of grain for the 2019-20 crop year was 12.17 million tonnes, up 2.1% over last year. The 2019 calendar year, which includes portions of two separate crop years, was a record at 27 million tonnes. “2019 has been a banner year for CP and the Canadian grain supply chain despite the challenging economic and environmental conditions,” said Joan Hardy, vice-president of sales and marketing for grain and fertilizers at CP. “These month-after-month records are a testament to the hard work from everyone involved. From field to rail to port, all stakeholders have collaborated closely to ensure we are delivering for farmers and the Canadian economy.”

Jan 07, 2020 at 08:28 AM CST

As of Dec. 31, 2019, CP’s movement of grain for the 2019-20 crop year was 12.17 million tonnes, up 2.1% over last year. The 2019 calendar year, which includes portions of two separate crop years, was a record at 27 million tonnes. “2019 has been a banner year for CP and the Canadian grain supply chain despite the challenging economic and environmental conditions,” said Joan Hardy, vice-president of sales and marketing for grain and fertilizers at CP. “These month-after-month records are a testament to the hard work from everyone involved. From field to rail to port, all stakeholders have collaborated closely to ensure we are delivering for farmers and the Canadian economy.”