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Another grain export terminal proposed for Vancouver

The way western Canadian crop production is growing the increased  capacity is needed, say some industry observers

By Allan Dawson December 8, 2016

A second, new grain export terminal proposed for the Port of Vancouver, is welcome news, says University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist Richard Gray. Western Canadian grain production is on the upswing and because of rising demand in Asia, Canadian grain companies want to export through the West Coast because that’s where prices are highest. Additional

A rendering of what G3’s proposed Vancouver grain terminal on the north shore of Burrard Inlet, will look like, if the project goes ahead. While G3 has most of the necessary permits for the project, there are still many details to work out before G3’s board of directors decides to start construction, says G3 official Brett Malkoske.

Cereals, News

A look at G3’s proposed new Vancouver grain terminal

A spiral track would allow trains to arrive on site, ease congestion elsewhere,  and unload intact before returning to the Prairies

By Allan Dawson November 25, 2016

G3’s proposed Vancouver grain terminal will be the most efficient in North America and maybe the world, Doug MacDonald told Prairie farm leaders touring the port Nov. 15. CN’s vice-president of bulk commodities made the comment as the group’s boat cruised by the Lynnterm break bulk terminal on the north shore of Burrard Inlet, where

railways cars at an inland grain terminal

Crops, News

Railways fined for failing to move enough grain

Farmers and grain companies say the fines are too small relative to the cost of delivery delays

By Allan Dawson January 16, 2015

Canada’s two national railways have been fined for not meeting federal targets for grain shipments, but not as much as farmers and grain companies say is warranted. CN Rail said in a statement it will pay its $100,000 for two violations “and move forward,” while CP Rail will contest a $50,000 fine for a single

Crops

CP to appeal federal fine on September grain handle

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 12, 2015

Citing post-Labour Day pains at the West Coast, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) plans to appeal a $50,000 federal fine over the company’s Prairie grain handle. Transport Canada said last week it had issued notices of violation and administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) of $50,000 each against CP and Canadian National Railway (CN) for falling short of

Daily Network News

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U.S. grains: Soybeans bounce as Chinese demand assessed, wheat drops

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