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Major Barge Line ACBL Files for Bankruptcy

ACBL owns 2,497, or over 19%, of US jumbo covered barges

October 1, 2020

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OSHA launches safety initiative for Missouri’s grain handling industry

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East and Gulf Coast ports reopen with tentative agreement to end strike

Strike paralyzes US Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports

The USDA has reassured the public, stating that current domestic agricultural production and alternative export channels can mitigate the strike’s effects.

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Grain Supply Chain

East and Gulf Coast ports face potential shutdown

A strike could severely disrupt U.S. supply chains, impacting 40% of the nation’s containerized agricultural exports during the crucial harvest season.

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Grain Trade & Export

Grain workers reach tentative deal to end Vancouver strike

The deal, set to run through 2027, will go to a ratification vote on October 4.

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Grain Trade & Export

Ag organizations urge President Biden to prevent port disruptions

Nearly 40% of containerized agricultural exports rely on these ports, and the industry is urging swift action ahead of the labor agreement expiration.

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Grain Workers Union issues strike notices to Vancouver terminals

These terminals handle 52% of Canada's grain exports, and a strike could cause an estimated $35 million in losses each day.

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Association News

NGFA advocates for rail growth and policy reforms in STB testimony

Mike Seyfert highlighted increasing U.S. grain production and exports, urging policy changes to support growth in the freight rail industry.

Easing of feed, livestock movement restrictions extended in Wyoming

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has extended an executive order that eases restrictions to transport loads of livestock feed and livestock, exempting motor carrier drivers from operating time requirements.

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Longshoremen's association backs a potential coastwide strike

Strike will start October 1, 2024, if no new contract is reached with the United States Maritime Alliance.

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Landus acquires DSM Advantage, and launches freight division

The new division will provide quality, year-round freight solutions, ensuring continuous operations for farmers even in off-peak seasons.

Canadian rail operations poised to resume after government intervenes

The intervention aims to mitigate significant economic fallout by mandating binding arbitration.

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BNSF boosts Southern Transcon route capacity with mainline improvements

This upgrade integrates two new 20,000-foot processing tracks aimed at streamlining operations.

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New California rail regulation may disrupt Midwest agriculture

Compliance costs, estimated at $13.8 billion, could lower commodity prices for producers and raise consumer prices.

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