Looming Canada rail shutdown could disrupt US supply chain

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It has already begun to affect movement of wheat, chemicals and fertilisers in Canada and the US.

For the chemicals industry, many of their products need to travel by rail due to specialised containers for safety.

More than 90 per cent of Canadian grain moves by rail, so there could be a near-total stoppage of grain movement.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeCanada

Topics: Canada Products Rail Workers Movement Canadian Wheat Chemicals Affect Companies Strike

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Published On: 2024-08-20 @ 07:47:00 (12 hours ago)

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