CPKC breaks January monthly Canadian grain tonnage and carload record

Core Insights - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) achieved a record shipment of 2.395 million metric tonnes (MMT) of Canadian grain and grain products in January 2026, surpassing the previous record set in January 2023 [1] - The company also set a new monthly record with 24,688 carloads in January 2026, exceeding the previous high from January 2023 [1] Company Performance - CPKC's strong performance in grain shipping is attributed to close collaboration with grain customers and efficient operations with supply chain partners, supported by significant investments in grain-handling capacity and high-capacity hopper cars [2] - The volumes of grain shipped exceed the average supply chain capacity targets outlined in CPKC's annual grain service plan, emphasizing the importance of full capacity operations across all supply chain participants [2] Industry Context - In the first 26 weeks of the 2025-2026 crop year, CPKC shipped over 15.1 MMT of grain and grain products, marking the largest totals since the record-setting 2020-2021 crop year [3] - Effective planning and demand forecasting for the crop year and winter are crucial for CPKC to meet customer needs and support the broader economy [3] Company Overview - CPKC is the first and only single-line transnational railway connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico, with extensive access to major ports across North America [4] - The company operates approximately 20,000 route miles and employs 20,000 railroaders, providing comprehensive rail service and logistics solutions to North American customers [4]