Port of Prince Rupert

ITS Logistics U.S. Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index for January 2026. (Image Courtesy of ITS Logistics)

Intermodal Briefs: ITS Logistics, Port of Prince Rupert

ITS Logistics issues its U.S. Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index for January. Also, CN sends a “Supply Chain Salute” to the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columba, which it serves exclusively and handled 26.3 million tons of cargo in 2025, up 14% from 2024.

With its “direct-to-port rail access, dependable plug capacity, and weekly service” at the Port of Prince Rupert, CN said that perishable goods can “move seamlessly and stay fresh from Asia to key markets across Canada and the U.S. Midwest.” (Courtesy of CN)
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Class I Briefs: CN, NS, UP

CN reignites CargoCool Intelligen Powerpack service out of the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) awards more than $6.1 million through its Thriving Communities and Safety First grant programs in 2025; and Union Pacific (UP) shares how it helps keep America “mission ready,” moving equipment, supplies and technology that supports national defense.

(Courtesy of RailState)

RailState: Rail Service Resuming in Canada

Where does freight rail service stand following the Canadian government’s Aug. 24 order for binding arbitration that has allowed its resumption at CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)? On Aug. 25,

RailState: ‘Service Returns Through Jasper’

After the significant disruptions experienced last week, service has started to return to levels seen prior to the shutdown of CN’s main line through Jasper, according to real-time network visibility provider RailState,

RailState: ‘Impact of Jasper Wildfire Felt Across CN Network’

CN officially shut down service through the Jasper National Park region and a significant backlog has been growing over the past 48 hours following a major wildfire at the park, according to real-time network visibility provider RailState, which independently tracks all freight movements across Canada.

RailState: ‘Container Volumes Drop on CPKC; Volumes on CN Continue Historic Levels’

Total container volume through the western Canada ports was 94,791 containers in May, down slightly from April’s nearly 97,000 containers, according to real-time network visibility provider RailState, which independently tracks all freight rail movements across Canada. April’s totals were the highest ever recorded by RailState, which was established in 2021. The declines all came on CPKC, which moved 15.3% less container volume than in April, and was down 2.9% from May 2023.