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U.S. Railroads Operations Update: Temporary Cargo Restrictions for Hazardous and Security-Sensitive Cargo

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Dear Valued Customer,

Please note that while negotiations continue in good faith between the U.S. rail carriers and the labor unions there is the potential of a work stoppage as early as 12:01 am on September 16, 2022. Due to this possible service interruption, the majority of rail vendors have communicated that they will be taking precautions to manage hazardous, refrigerated, or other security-sensitive cargo(s). As a result, they are implementing a proactive measure to temporarily not accept these type of cargoes effective Monday, September 12, 2022.

These are necessary steps to protect safety and to ensure that security-sensitive and hazardous cargo(s) are being handled in accordance with federal regulations in the event of a work stoppage.

Norfolk Southern Ingate Restrictions

In addition to the immediate restriction of the hazardous, refrigerated and security sensitive cargoes, the Norfolk Southern rail has announced that effective 5:00 pm on Wednesday September 14, 2022, Norfolk Southern will close all gates to Intermodal traffic, with the details noted below:

In-gates for loaded or empty intermodal units for rail movement will close at all NS Intermodal terminals.
Traffic originating at on-dock port facilities and privately owned intermodal terminals will not be accepted.
Until further notice, out-gates will remain open at all NS Intermodal terminals during normal business hours for customers to pick up units.

Rail information

Situation remains fluid and is subject to change. We urge you and your motor carrier to confirm any local ramp receiving restrictions with the respective rail carriers:

BNSF: https://www.bnsf.com/
Norfolk Southern Railway (NS): http://www.nscorp.com/
Canadian National Railway (CN): https://www.cn.ca/en/
CSX: https://www.csx.com/
Union Pacific Railroad: https://www.up.com/

In addition, the U.S. national carriers have a website that provides extensive information regarding the status of the U.S. national bargaining: https://raillaborfacts.org/.

Thank You for your attention and understanding.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our customer service representatives.

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