Canadian National Railway Co's Falcon Premium Service Wins Silver Container Award for Excellence
- Canadian National Railway Co. receives the Silver Container Award for its Falcon Premium intermodal service, highlighting cross-border performance.
- Falcon Premium offers truck-like reliability, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75% and enhancing cargo movement efficiency.
- This award reinforces CN's commitment to sustainable logistics and its leadership in the intermodal sector across North America.
Canadian National Railway's Falcon Premium Service Earns Prestigious Silver Container Award
Canadian National Railway Co (CN) receives significant recognition for its Falcon Premium intermodal service, which has been awarded the Silver Container (Contenedor de Plata) by the Asociación Mexicana del Transporte Intermodal (AMTI). This accolade highlights the service’s exceptional performance in cross-border transportation among Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Derek Taylor, CN's Executive Vice-President and Chief Field Operating Officer, expresses pride in this achievement, emphasizing the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation, customer service, and sustainability within the logistics sector.
The Falcon Premium service, developed in collaboration with Union Pacific (UP) and Grupo México Transportes (GMXT), sets a new standard by offering truck-like reliability while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75%. By eliminating truck interchanges and optimizing freight routes, Falcon Premium enhances the overall efficiency of cargo movement. This service positions itself as the fastest all-rail connection between Canada and Mexico, ultimately improving speed-to-market for customers while promoting environmental stewardship. Kenny Rocker from UP and Luis Hernández from GMXT underscore the collaborative efforts that underpin this service, affirming its critical role in delivering effective and sustainable shipping solutions.
The Silver Container Award not only reflects the transformative impact that Falcon Premium has on intermodal shipping but also aligns with CN’s broader mission of building smarter, greener, and more resilient transportation networks across North America. With an extensive rail network spanning nearly 20,000 miles, CN plays a vital role in transporting over 300 million tons of goods annually, significantly contributing to the economy and the communities it serves. This recognition reaffirms CN's leadership in the intermodal sector and its active commitment to enhancing the supply chain while supporting environmental sustainability initiatives.
In addition to the Silver Container Award, CN's Falcon Premium service exemplifies the importance of collaboration in intermodal logistics. The partnership between CN, UP, and GMXT not only enhances service reliability but also addresses critical issues such as truck congestion on highways, showcasing a unified approach to modern transportation challenges. This approach reflects a growing trend towards sustainable logistics solutions in North America.
As CN continues to innovate within the intermodal transport landscape, the Silver Container Award serves as a testament to the company's ongoing efforts to create a more efficient and eco-friendly transportation network, thereby solidifying its position as a leader in the rail industry.
