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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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Corn rail tariff rates see modest changes for 2026/27

Kalmbach Feeds donates to veteran's organization

Corn rail tariff rates see modest changes for 2026/27

Railroads adjust pricing amid expected smaller corn crop and steady demand.

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Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications

SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc.

SEW-EURODRIVE’s Austin Burdette discusses heat challenges in grain handling gearboxes and how proper thermal management can reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications

Business & Markets

Iowa suspends truck weight limits for harvest

Governor Reynolds’ order allows heavier agricultural loads through Oct. 10 to speed grain collection.

Grain Trade & Export

Grain shipments show strong gains

U.S. grain transportation networks posted solid gains across rail and barge systems in early September, though ocean vessel activity lagged behind last year’s pace.

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Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

Imported feed storage facility opens at UK's Port of Tilbury

Cefetra gains modern storage space for animal feed imports in major infrastructure investment.

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UP and NS merger filing faces criticism over changes

Three major railroads are asking federal regulators to stop Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern from making more changes to their merger application.

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BNSF partners with Spearpoint at new facility

The logistics firm will offer warehousing and transport services at Barstow International Gateway in Southern California.

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CN seeks conditions in UP-Norfolk Southern deal

Railroad aims to preserve competition in Midwest markets as merger review proceeds.

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Grain Trade & Export

US wheat sales hit marketing year low

Corn and soybean exports show strength as new marketing year begins, while wheat net sales drop 38% from previous week.

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Grain Trade & Export

Soybean shipping costs climb for US and Brazil

Rising fuel prices and weather disruptions drove up transportation costs for American and Brazilian soybean exporters in early 2026.

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Rail grain shipments climb year over year

U.S. grain transportation showed mixed results across different modes during the first week of September.

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CN rail sets new grain shipment record

The Canadian railway moved 2.50 million metric tonnes in August, beating its 2020 mark as it launches strategic plan for 2026-2027.

CPKC sets August grain transport record

Railway moves 2.54 million metric tonnes of Canadian grain and grain products in first month of new crop year.

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