# CN Preps for Possible Strike by Pausing Intermodal Cargo into Canada

> CN said it would halt all intermodal traffic from the US into Canada, starting with the Port of New York and New Jersey and several inland points. The move is a precaution ahead of a possible strike that could shut both CN and CPKC. CN had already seen intermodal volume fall 17% between May and July.

- Date: 2019-09-03 · published 2019-09-03T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Canada · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/57099-cn-preps-for-possible-strike-by-pausing-intermodal-cargo-into-canada
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Halting intermodal imports reduces containerized flows and pushes shippers toward alternative ports and trucks. The disruption raises costs and adds uncertainty for importers and exporters.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- wwd.com: https://wwd.com/sourcing-journal/logistics/cn-canada-rail-strike-canadian-national-intermodal-traffic-cargo-network-shutdown-negotiations-alternative-ports-1238838652/

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