# U.S. grain industry seeks solution to CSX service problems | World-grain.com | August 16, 2017 19:48 | World Grain

> The STB has set up weekly calls with CSX Transportation over service failures affecting grain, milling, baking, coal and chemical shippers. The ABA reports flour and ingredient deliveries disrupted to facilities in several states. Industry groups are urging members to report shipment problems directly to the board.

- Date: 2017-08-17 · published 2017-08-17T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/69482-u-s-grain-industry-seeks-solution-to-csx-service-problems-world-grain-com
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md), [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md), [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

Rail delays on CSX can slow grain and flour movements and raise freight costs for affected buyers. The impact is regional and depends on how quickly service recovers.

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## Sources

- world-grain.com: https://www.world-grain.com/articles/8556-u-s-grain-industry-seeks-solution-to-csx-service-problems

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