CPKC reached tentative long-term labor deals with SMART-TD and BLET, covering 1,700 US workers and consolidating 11 contracts into two agreements.
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Canadian Rail Traffic Rises in February
Canadian rail traffic reached 29.4 million tons in February, up 9.8% year-over-year, with gains across commodities, containers, and US cross-border freight.
US Truck Rates Rise in Q1 Even as Shipment Volumes Decline
US truckload rates climbed in Q1 even as shipment volumes declined, driven by tighter capacity rather than stronger demand, FreightWaves reported.
Rising Fuel and Materials Costs Weigh on Construction Profitability
Diesel prices jumped 42.3% to $5.29 per gallon, while construction materials costs hit a near-term high, ConstructConnect reported.
Canadian Rail Freight Declines in January
Canadian rail freight totaled 30.9 million tons in January, down 4.2% year-over-year, with declines across all traffic types.
Canadian Railroad Freight Dips in December
Canadian rail freight totaled 31.0 million tons in December 2025, down 2.0% year-over-year, while total 2025 volumes edged 0.2% lower.
Canadian Rail Traffic Edges Higher in November
Canadian railway freight was up 0.5% year-over-year in November 2025, as higher commodities and intermodal traffic offset US-linked declines.
CPKC Says Unions Ratify 16 Collective Bargaining Agreements in the US
CPKC said 16 collective bargaining agreements with various US unions have been ratified, covering 700 employees across 11 states.
Canada Unveils New Support for Lumber Industry
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new federal measures to support Canada’s lumber industry, including CA$500 million in loan guarantees, AP reported.
Canadian Rail Carloadings Slip in September
Canadian railways moved 31.3 million tons of freight in September, down 0.7% from a year earlier, as cross-border traffic fell sharply.