Rail backlog cuts into Churchill port’s potential

It could have been a record year for the Port of Churchill in northern Manitoba. “The port suffered from a lack of cars, just like a lot of the other short lines and producers in Saskatchewan,” said Sinclair Harrison, president of the Hudson Bay Route Association. “We were hoping for a record year because of […] Read more

Oat prices lower on transportation issues

Winnipeg, June 30 – The backlogged rail system in Canada has slowly started to move certain commodities, but oats remains on the shipping backburner, which is pushing prices lower according to some industry participants. While oat prices at larger companies right now are quite poor, bidding at under $1 per bushel, there are some specialty-type […] Read more