Service Updates

Overview of the Possible Rail Strike Situation On Friday, September 16th 2022, there is the possibility of a large scale strike of railroad workers. This is the result of disagreements between the unions and railroads after the Presidential Election Board (PEB) released their recommendations on August 16th. Work stoppages, such as strikes, aren’t allowed for …

We have received updates from some of the Class I railroads in regards to the high winds, and other weather conditions, that are impacting the United States. Below we have outlined these service announcements, as well as the last date they were updated. Union Pacific Updated Thursday, 12/16/21 High wind gusts, along with several tornadoes, …

What is VAT Tax? A Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax assessed on the value added in each production stage of a good or service. VAT is calculated as follows – (Base Rate + Fuel Surcharge + Accessorial Charges) x 16%. Why is it Important For Shippers to Understand? All southbound, Mexican cross-border freight …

We have received updates from the CPRS and CN railroads in regards to the significant rainfall that is impacting Western Canada. Below we have outlined these service announcements, as well as the last date they were updated. CN Updated Wednesday, 12/8/21 Over this past weekend, CN’s construction and engineering crews were able to reestablish mainline …

We have received updates from the CPRS and CN railroads in regards to the significant rainfall that is impacting Western Canada. Below we have outlined these service announcements, as well as the last date they were updated. CN Updated Monday, 12/6/21 CN engineering crews and construction crews were successful this weekend in re-opening the CN …

CSX Will Eliminate Fuel Surcharges 1/1/2022 As part of their ongoing effort to simplify pricing, CSX will eliminate fuel surcharges on all public tariffs, effective January 1st, 2022. CSXT Fuel Surcharge Publication 8662, which applied a mileage-based fuel surcharge on their public rates when the price per gallon of highway diesel fuel exceeded 374 cents, …

We have received updates from the CPRS and CN railroads in regards to the significant rainfall that is impacting Western Canada. Below we have outlined these service announcements, as well as the last date they were updated. CN Updated Thursday, 12/2/21 Crews have worked toward a mainline re-opening between Kamloops and Vancouver on the CN’s …

We have received updates from the CPRS and CN railroads in regards to the significant rainfall that is impacting Western Canada. Below we have outlined these service announcements, as well as the last date they were updated. CN Updated Tuesday, 11/30/21 The CN currently has an interruption in their Ashcroft Subdivision which extends between Kamloops, …

We have received updates from the BNSF, CPRS, and CN railroads in regards to the significant rainfall that is impacting Western Canada. Below we have outlined these service announcements, as well as the last date they were updated. CN Updated Thursday, 11/18/21 The CN continues to make progress on safely restoring Subdivisions between Kamloops and …

We have received updates from the BNSF, CPRS, and CN railroads in regards to the significant rainfall that is impacting Western Canada. Below we have outlined these service announcements, as well as the last date they were updated. CPRS Updated Wednesday, 11/17/21 The CP’s operations between Spences Bridge and Falls Creek, British Columbia, remain suspended …

We have received updates from the KCS, UP, NS, CSX, and BNSF railroads in regards to the Class Four Hurricane Ida that made landfall yesterday, Sunday 8/29/21. Below we have outlined these service announcements, as well as the last date they were updated. KCS Updated Monday, 8/30/21 At this time, due to excessive rain and …

The railroads BNSF, CSX, Union Pacific (UP), and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Ida, which is forecast to intensify before reaching the Gulf Coast this weekend (August 27th through August 29th) as a major hurricane. Hurricane watches are in effect from southwestern Louisiana across the border into Mississippi as concern is …

CSX is monitoring the development and progress of Tropical Depression Fred, which is expected to reach south Florida with potential tropical storm strength by late Friday or early Saturday. Although the path and impacts of the storm remain uncertain, CSX is prepared to take measures to protect employees, rail traffic, and infrastructure. CSX will continue …

The Union Pacific (UP) has announced that flooding and resulting washouts are impacting operations in the area south of Milford, Utah, on main line track connecting Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. The duration of the outage is unknown at this time, as access to the site is challenging due to local road closures. UP …

Canadian National Western Canada Service Update Today the Canadian National (CN) advised their customers that the BC Wildfire Service has requested a temporary suspension of operations in affected areas of the province of British Columbia (BC), due to the numerous fires created as a result of the severe heat that has been impacting the province …