CPKC
CPKC Overview
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About CPKC
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC) is a transnational railway company operating a single-line rail network connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Formed through the merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Railway in April 2023, CPKC is the first and only railway to link all three countries.
This provides unparalleled access to major ports from Vancouver to Atlantic Canada, the Gulf of Mexico, and Lázaro Cárdenas on Mexico's Pacific coast.
Operating approximately 20,000 miles of rail, CPKC employs around 20,000 railroaders and offers freight transportation services, logistics solutions, and supply chain expertise.
The company's extensive network facilitates movement of diverse goods such as:
- Grain, coal, potash, fertilizers
- Forest products, energy, chemicals, plastics
- Metals, minerals, consumer products, automotive goods
Headquarters
CPKC's operations are strategically headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
U.S. headquarters are located in Kansas City, Missouri, with Mexican headquarters in Mexico City and Monterrey.
This geographic positioning enables efficient and reliable rail services connecting key markets across North America, facilitating international trade.
Commitment to Sustainability
CPKC has implemented initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve operational efficiency.
The company was named the top-performing freight transportation company on Corporate Knights' 2022 Global 100 Index.
Locations
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada (headquarters)
- Kansas City, Missouri, USA (U.S. headquarters)
- Mexico City, Mexico (Mexican headquarters)
- Monterrey, Mexico (Mexican headquarters)
- Rochester, MN, USA
Role in North American Logistics
Through comprehensive services and strategic positioning, CPKC plays a pivotal role in North American logistics.
It offers customers a reliable and efficient means of transporting goods across the continent.