Wedoany.com Report on Feb 11th, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) transported 2.4 million metric tons of Canadian grain and grain products in January 2026. This tonnage set a new company record for the month of January, surpassing the previous high from 2023 and exceeding the average supply chain capacity target set in its annual grain service plan.

Jonathan Wahba, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at CPKC, emphasized that collaboration with grain customers and supply chain partners was key to achieving this result. Wahba stated, "CPKC and our customers have invested significant resources in the grain supply chain, including new and upgraded grain handling facilities and high-capacity hopper cars, which supported the achievement of this record volume." The company noted that maintaining the current positive momentum requires continued efficient operation across all supply chain segments.

The increase in rail transportation volume aligns with the trend of rising international grain demand. A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report from early February 2026 indicated a significant increase in export inspections for corn and wheat. Concurrently, recent agricultural market reports show active Chinese purchases of U.S. sorghum, reflecting a broader increase in global grain procurement.

CPKC's operational performance provides a reference point for the North American rail network's ability to handle increased export volumes. Improvements in the efficiency of grain transportation from Western Canada have benefited from capital investments in fixed infrastructure and rolling stock.

Maintaining this pace of transportation is significant for CPKC and its partners. The enhanced rail capacity, coupled with positive export market signals, presents considerable revenue opportunities for the grain supply chain.