Canadian National Railway signs deal to move BHP’s Jansen potash to export terminals

Canadian National Railway (CN) has signed a transportation agreement with BHP to haul potash from the Jansen mine in Saskatchewan to West Coast export terminals, the railway said on June 10.

The deal links Jansen to Pacific gateways including Westshore Terminals near Vancouver, drawing on CN’s network of almost 20,000 route miles across Canada and the United States. It supports the mine’s initial production phase.

Janet Drysdale, CN’s executive vice-president and chief commercial officer, said the agreement supports BHP’s entry into the potash market and builds on collaboration between the two companies. Sandra Ellis, CN’s vice-president of bulk, said the railway has added capacity to handle the new volumes.

BHP’s Jansen project is among the largest potash developments under construction. First output from Stage 1 is set to lift global supply, and reliable rail access to tidewater is central to reaching buyers in Asia and Latin America.

The agreement underscores the role of logistics in potash competitiveness, where the cost of moving ore to port can shape margins for new entrants.

Source: World Fertilizer