CNI News & Events

BHP Canada Inc (BHP) has signed transportation agreements with Canada's two national rail carriers, Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP), marking a significant milestone in the development of the Jansen Potash Mine. The agreements will support the movement of potash from Jansen to Westshore Terminals in Vancouver, where it will be exported to global markets. Jansen will benefit from dual rail access via the Jansen Access Spur, enabling connectivity to both CN and CPKC mainlines. This dual-access model is designed to enhance supply chain reliability and provide flexibility in delivering product to customers around the world. By connecting Jansen to port infrastructure in Vancouver, the agreements reinforce Canada's role as a leading global supplier of potash. Under the agreements, both CN and CPKC will operate unit trains between Jansen and Westshore Terminals. The initial term of the contracts is approximately four years, supporting Jansen Stage 1 production, with future arrangements to be aligned with the next phase of the project.

CN announced that propane export shipments from South Beamer, Alberta to Watson Island, British Columbia reached an all-time monthly record for the corridor in May, while staying within the existing commercial arrangements. The achievement represents an increase in carloads of 40% compared to May 2025 and beating CN's previous monthly record from August 2024, reflecting continued operational improvements across the supply chain. The company said, "CN's record-setting performance was supported by train length optimizations, enhanced network efficiency, and strong execution across the corridor, enabling greater volumes of product to move reliably to the West Coast."