Insights and Stories on Grain Shipments

Grain exports continue strong out of Thunder Bay

Jun. 4, 2020 at 2:30 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — The Port of Thunder Bay reported another strong grain handling month in May, as more than 1.1 million tonnes of Canadian grain and oilseeds moved through the harbour on the northern shores of Lake Superior during the month. Increased demand from many countries stockpiling grain amidst the global […]

Elevator operators seek quick end to CN strike

Nov. 19, 2019 at 7:32 pm CST

By Allan Dawson

Oil on rail likely won’t interfere with grain movements

Jan. 11, 2019 at 7:56 pm CST

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

No big problems seen in grain transportation so far

Nov. 27, 2018 at 8:20 pm CST

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Barge glut chokes U.S. shipping sector despite record harvest

Feb. 24, 2017 at 11:18 pm CST

By Karl Plume Michael Hirtzer

Egypt tightens import quarantine rules on grains

Aug. 16, 2016 at 12:34 pm CDT

Cairo | Reuters — Egypt has tightened its agriculture quarantine regulations, imposing a rule that will prevent grain shipments suspected of contamination from being offloaded until they receive test results, according to a letter sent to traders Monday. The rule comes just one month after the world’s biggest wheat buyer […]

By Reuters

Thunder Bay expects more activity beyond sluggish start

Jun. 8, 2016 at 2:19 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Since the Port of Thunder Bay’s season opening, its grain handle has been slower compared with previous years, but the port’s CEO says this year is a reversion to normal. The northern Lake Superior port started shipping on March 26, and as of May 31 has moved […]

By Jade Markus

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