Press Releases July 3, 2026 11:30 AM

CN Reports June Grain Movement

CN sets new monthly record for grain movement in June 2026 despite weather challenges

By Nina Shah
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CN announced that in June 2026 it moved 2.67 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada, marking a new monthly record and surpassing the previous June record from 2020. This achievement highlights strong customer demand, effective collaboration across the grain supply chain, and CN's flexible operations in face of adverse weather conditions, supporting reliable deliveries to export markets.

CN Reports June Grain Movement
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Key Points

  • CN moved a record 2.67 million metric tonnes of grain in June 2026, surpassing the previous record.
  • Strong customer demand and close collaboration in the grain supply chain contributed to this record performance.
  • Despite heavy rainfall in parts of Western Canada, CN maintained efficient grain movement by adjusting shipping plans and leveraging network flexibility.

MONTREAL, July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that it established a new monthly record for grain movement across its network. In June, CN moved 2.67 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada, surpassing the previous June record of 2.64 MMT set in June 2020.

This record performance reflects continued strong customer demand, close collaboration across the grain supply chain and CN’s operational flexibility across its network. Despite heavy rainfall that affected parts of Western Canada, CN worked with customers to adjust shipping plans and move grain from available locations, maintaining strong network fluidity and efficiently moving the grain to export markets.

As the growing season continues, CN remains focused on delivering safe, consistent and reliable service for producers, grain companies and supply chain partners.

About CN
CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.

Contacts:

MediaInvestment CommunityAshley MichnowskiJamie LockwoodSenior Manager        Vice-PresidentMedia RelationsInvestor Relations and Special Projects(438) 596-4329
media@cn.ca
(514) 399-0052
investor.relations@cn.ca 
  

Risks

  • Adverse weather conditions like heavy rainfall can disrupt grain movements and supply chain efficiency.
  • Dependence on agricultural production volumes and market demand may pose variability risks.
  • Operational disruptions or logistical challenges within the rail network could impact service reliability.

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