CALGARY, Sept. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific Railway
Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) and its short line and regional
railroad connections met over the last two days to discuss shared
opportunities for moving the North American supply chain forward,
as part of CP Reconnect 2018 Short Line and Regional Railroad
Conference.
"Our short line and regional connections are integral to the
business we do here at CP," said John
Brooks, CP's Senior Vice-President and Chief Marketing
Officer. "Reconnect 2018 was an excellent opportunity to touch base
with these key stakeholders and help them understand CP's vision,
while also getting a better look into their own priorities and
business goals. By sharing ideas and strategies we are able to
generate innovative ways to serve new and existing markets
together."
Brooks was joined by his senior team of Joan Hardy, Vice-President Sales and Marketing,
Grain and Fertilizers; Jonathan
Wahba, Vice-President Sales and Marketing, Intermodal and
Automotive; and Coby Bullard,
Vice-President Sales and Marketing, Merchandise and Energy,
Chemicals and Plastics. They interacted with 39 short line and
regional connections from across North
America who attended. Short line and regional connections
contribute over 10 percent of CP's annual carloads and 14 percent
of CP's annual revenue across its network.
"It's essential for short lines like Iowa Northern Railroad to
meet with Class 1 railroads to maintain a great working
relationship. It benefits both networks," said Dan Sabin, President of the Iowa Northern
Railroad. "Thanks to this conference we were able to gain a better
understanding of CP's vision for its business, how we fit
strategically into that plan and how we can help enhance the
service we provide together. This helps keep our operations running
smoothly and effectively."
Attendees shared ideas that will allow CP and its new and
existing customers to work on joint operations more efficiently
while creating a better product for shared customers. Success
stories such as the intermodal service to Jeffersonville, Ohio that CP now offers with
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. served as inspiration for many of the
conversations over the two days.
"We look forward to on-going collaboration as we put more
strategic dots on the map and find win-win opportunities that move
the transportation supply chain forward and help drive sustainable,
profitable growth," said Brooks.
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a
transcontinental railway in Canada
and the United States with direct
links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North
American customers a competitive rail service with access to key
markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its
customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services,
logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see
the rail advantages of CP. CP-IR
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