Larger Grain Harvest Seen in U.S. This year

A Detroit-based logistic company said it expects a larger than normal harvest this fall.

Rail Freight Solutions said it has expanded its export container loading capabilities at its Detroit facilities to handle the grain traffic, which it expects to be 15 percent higher in the United States. A larger than normal harvests is also expected in Canada

RFS said it has the capability of loading 40 containers per shift inside of its 90,000-square-foot building.

The company said it is communicating with rail shippers and agricultural leaders on the new grain loading capabilities that provide transportation to and from Detroit’s intermodal facilities, including those operated by Canadian National, CSX and Norfolk Southern.

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