CN's Falcon Premium Wins Award for Intermodal Excellence
MONTREAL, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that its industry-leading Falcon Premium intermodal service has received the Silver Container (Contenedor de Plata) award from the Asociación Mexicana del Transporte Intermodal (AMTI). AMTI is Mexico's leading intermodal transport association, representing key stakeholders across the industry and promoting best practices in cross-border logistics. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievements in cross-border intermodal transportation between Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
'We are honored to receive AMTI's Silver Container Award for our Falcon Premium service. CN is proud to lead the way in delivering a seamless, all-rail interline service that reflects our commitment to innovation, exceptional customer service, and sustainability across the North American supply chain.'
- Derek Taylor, Executive Vice-President and Chief Field Operating Officer at CN
'Falcon Premium is the industry standard, providing customers truck-like service reliability for their shipments from Mexico through the United States to Canada. We're honored to receive this recognition and proud to collaborate with CN and GMXT to provide customers a winning solution that takes trucks off congested highways and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75%.'
- Kenny Rocker, Executive Vice President – Marketing & Sales at Union Pacific
'GMXT will always strive to be at the forefront of its service. Falcon Premium is becoming one of the most efficient means to reach North America in a sustainable way. We will continue working hand in hand with CN and UP on projects like this one.'
- Luis Hernández, Vice President Intermodal at GMXT
CN developed the Falcon Premium intermodal service in close collaboration with Union Pacific (UP) and Grupo México Transportes (GMXT). Together, the railroads deliver the fastest and most seamless all-rail interline service connecting Canada, the U.S. Midwest, and Mexico.
Falcon Premium helps customers move freight with greater speed, reliability, and environmental efficiency. By eliminating truck interchanges and optimizing route mileage, the service offers the most direct and fuel-efficient rail connection between Canada and Mexico—accelerating speed-to-market while lowering emissions.
The Silver Container Award highlights Falcon Premium's transformative impact on intermodal shipping and underscores CN's broader mission to build smarter, greener, and more resilient transportation networks.
To learn more about the award, visit: https://www.amti.org.mx/contenedor-de-plata
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