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The all-in-one solution
resulting in lower costs and a more predictable supply chain
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Core Markets
METALS AND MINERALS
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
METALS AND MINERALS DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
Extensive supply chain network
throughout North America and beyond
Collaborating for a more sustainable supply chain
CN is recognized as a leader by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since 2012.
As a leader in the transportation and logistics of shipping metals and minerals, we are committed to working together with you to provide the best supply chain advantage in the industry. You’ll work with someone who knows you and knows your business. Trust us to get your products to the people who matter most – your customers.
Let us help you grow your business.
CN provides cleaner, more sustainable transportation services to our customers. We are using fewer railcars and locomotives to ship more freight in a tight, reliable and efficient operation. By fostering better end-to-end service performance and working closely with customers and supply chain partners, including ports, we are driving further emission reductions across the entire supply chain. We are committed to reducing the carbon intensity of our business progressively over time and at a pace that’s consistent with the objective of stabilizing global temperature.
CN-SERVED PORTS
CN-SERVED PORTS
CN Rail consumes 15% less fuel per gross ton mile than the industry average.
RAIL ACCESS INTO CRITICAL MINERALS MINING REGIONS
VAST NORTH
AMERICAN NETWORK
ACCESS TO
GLOBAL MARKETS
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We've invested heavily to increase resiliency and capacity in your key corridors so you can grow your business.
We'll work with you to provide and manage a balanced flow of railcars to your specific terminals and help you move more product with fewer assets.
We'll work with you to provide and manage a balanced flow of railcars to your specific terminals and help you move more product with fewer assets.
Ability to pivot and act quickly to meet new market demands domestically or internationally.
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CENTRALLY-LOCATED DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
Core Markets
Unique rail access deep into the base metals, iron ore, and frac sand mining regions as well as core aluminum and steel production areas of North America
Value-added supply chain management
CN Mobile Transport Trays (MTT) can load up to 50,000lbs into a container in less than a minute
Largest active fleet of railcars for metals in Canada allowing us to adapt to evolving customer demand
CN INTERMODAL TERMINALS
CN INTERMODAL TERMINALS
Safety
Continual investments in advanced safety systems to ensure safe transit.
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Core Markets
Energy Transition Markets
Core Markets
Energy Transition Markets
Extensive supply chain network
throughout North America and beyond
CN is recognized as a leader by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since 2012.
Extensive interconnection agreements with other rail lines
Connecting you to your markets
CN ships a wide range of metals and minerals products in equipment as varied as our customers' needs. Whether you are shipping domestically or globally, our team will help you get your products to processors, manufacturers and businesses around the world.
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safely, reliably and damage free
These gondolas are easy to load, with a curved trough car floor to house coiled steel. Covered cars seal tightly to provide maximum protection against the elements.
Coil Gondolas - covered and open
Covered Gondola
These cars offer shipping options for moving critical minerals.
Bulkhead Flatcar
Aluminum and steel slabs are transported using these various cars. The flatcar has an inner length of up to 66 feet depending on the the car and can accomodate loads of
up to 110 tons.
Covered Hopper
These hoppers are used for transporting frac sand and combine ease of loading and unloading with maximum protection from the elements.
Reaching the most important battery raw material production areas in Canada
Globally competitive CN-served ports with capacity to expand
Direct access to capacity at West Coast ports provides our customers with the option to pivot quickly towards new overseas markets
Fastest transit times to Asia via the closest major
North American port at Prince Rupert, BC
Will work with customers to develop scalable transloads in strategic locations to help get valuable products to markets
Unique rail access deep into the base metals, iron ore, and frac sand mining regions as well as core aluminum and steel production areas of North America
Largest active fleet of railcars for metals in Canada allowing us to adapt to evolving customer demand
Extensive interconnection agreements with other rail lines
CN Mobile Transport Trays (MTT) can load up to 50,000lbs into a container in less than a minute
Value-added supply chain management
Connecting you to your markets
safely, reliably and damage free
CN ships a wide range of metals and minerals products in equipment as varied as our customers' needs. Whether you are shipping domestically or globally, our team will help you get your products to processors, manufacturers and businesses around the world.
CN-SERVED PORTS
CN-SERVED PORTS
CN INTERMODAL TERMINALS
CN INTERMODAL TERMINALS
METALS AND MINERALS
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
METALS AND MINERALS DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
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Gondolas
Steel products are transported in open gondolas with carrying capacities of up to 102 tons.
STEEL PRODUCTS
COILS
SLABS
FRAC SAND
CRITICAL MINERALS
Gondola
Boxcar
Gondola
Boxcar
Covered Hopper
Rotainers or Bulk Containers
Container services available
Bulk services available
Container services available
Bulk services available
Energy Transition Markets
Energy Transition Markets
Reaching the most important battery raw material production areas in Canada
Globally competitive CN-served ports with capacity to expand
Direct access to capacity at West Coast ports provides our customers with the option to pivot quickly towards new overseas markets
Fastest transit times to Asia via the closest major
North American port at Prince Rupert, BC
Will work with customers to develop scalable transloads in strategic locations to help get valuable products to markets
Click on photos to view equipment options
STEEL PRODUCTS
COILS
SLABS
FRAC SAND
CRITICAL MINERALS
Gondolas
Steel products are transported in open gondolas with carrying capacities of up to 102 tons.
Coil Gondolas - covered and open
These gondolas are easy to load, with a curved trough car floor to house coiled steel. Covered cars seal tightly to provide maximum protection against the elements.
Bulkhead Flatcar
Gondola
Boxcar
Aluminum and steel slabs are transported using these various cars. The flatcar has an inner length of up to 66 feet depending on the the car and can accomodate loads of
up to 110 tons.
Covered Hopper
These hoppers are used for transporting frac sand and combine ease of loading and unloading with maximum protection from the elements.
Covered Gondola
Gondola
Rotainers or Bulk Containers
Boxcar
Covered Hopper
These cars offer shipping options for moving critical minerals.
Container services available
Container services available
Bulk services available
Bulk services available
