CN speeds up container moves through Montreal

CN and Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership (MGT), the operator of two container terminals at the Port of Montreal, have achieved dramatic performance metrics through closer collaboration and innovation, CN announced Monday.

“Two key metrics underscore advances in performance,” said CN. “Since August 2010, ocean terminal dwell—the average time it takes for a container to be placed on a railcar after being discharged from a vessel at MGT’s CAST terminal—has declined by almost 40%. Another key metric—the ratio of CN railcars available at CAST compared with the number of discharged containers awaiting rail shipment—has improved by more than 200% since August 2010.”

Jacques Ruest, CN executive vice president and chief marketing officer, commented: “The performance gains are attributable to a stronger relationship with MGT and a constant focus on detail. CN’s contributions to this success include timelier car supply, improved car blocking, and increased customer communication."

Kevin Doherty, chief executive officer of MGT, said: “Tight cooperation with CN following the signing of our level of service agreement has allowed the parties to take a proactive approach to increase efficiency and productivity. CN is delivering cars in a timelier manner, allowing us to better manage our terminal throughput.”