CPKC
CPKC on March 23 reported publishing Climate Insights, an overview of its “climate governance and strategic approach to climate change,” and its second Climate Mileposts, updating its “progress toward lower carbon freight rail and stronger network resilience.”
The new 18-page Climate Insights report (download below) covers the “processes implemented to identify, assess, and manage climate-related risks and opportunities,” according to the Class I. It is said to replace CPKC’s 2021 Climate Strategy and 2023 Commitment to Climate Action, and consolidate the railroad’s approach to climate governance, risk management, and emissions reductions within a single document.
Climate Mileposts, CPKC said, “continues to serve as our performance-focused climate action supplement, complementing the strategic direction set out in Climate Insights.” The 20-page 2026 edition of Climate Mileposts (download below) highlights several advancements, including:
- “Deployment of 100 new Tier 4 locomotives and expanded use of energy management technologies.
- “Ongoing real-world testing and fueling infrastructure expansion for the hydrogen locomotive fleet.
- “Includes the results of a climate scenario analysis for the combined CPKC network, providing deeper insights and a structured process for identifying and managing climate-related risks and opportunities.
- “Network capacity and resilience improvements supported by siding extensions, track upgrades and advanced inspection technologies.”
“These reports showcase CPKC’s dedication to responsible growth and leadership in climate action, reflecting our vision for a more sustainable rail network across North America through innovation and environmental stewardship,” CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel said.
Further Reading:
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- BNSF, CPKC, NS: Accelerating Industrial Development
- CPKC Debuts Commemorative Locomotive to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
- CPKC: ‘Exceptional Execution in Challenging Market’
- CPKC, NS Advance Locomotive Modernizations
UP
“Honored to be recognized by MODE Global as its Railroad Carrier of the Year for the fourth consecutive year!” UP reported recently via social media. “Our 20+ year partnership reflects a shared commitment to reliable, customer-focused service, and we’re proud to support MODE Global as its largest carrier.”
MODE Global, multi-brand, 3PL (third-party logistics) firm, in March presented nine awards to recognize what it called “the invaluable contributions and time-tested relationships MODE has established with its carriers.”
The 2025 carrier awards, it said, are based on specific performance criteria such as commitment to service quality, technological capabilities, customer service excellence, and volume and revenue growth with MODE, as well as partnership criteria such as collaboration, communication, and competitive enablement.
In addition to UP, the 2025 honorees are:
- National Truckload Carrier of the Year: Swift Transportation
- Regional Truckload Carrier of the Year: One Nation Trans Inc.
- National LTL Carrier of the Year: Old Dominion Freight Line
- Regional LTL Carrier of the Year: Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc.
- National Drayage Carrier of the Year: RoadOne IntermodaLogistics
- Regional Drayage Carrier of the Year: Asset Based Intermodal, Inc.
- Parcel Carrier of the Year: FedEx
- International Carrier of the Year: M+R Spedag Group
“We are grateful to get to work with so many exceptional partners across various modes and are pleased to once again be awarding this recognition,” said Normand Frigon, Chief Operating Officer at MODE Global. “2025 was another challenging year for our industry, even so, our carrier partners continued to step up and meet the challenges head-on, delivering top notch customer service and adding value to supply chains. Thank you all for the remarkable support. We look forward to our continued partnership in the year ahead.”
Separately, UP recently received a Vendor of the Year award from Evergreen Shipping Agency.
