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North America is rich in coal that is in high demand in Asia

Connect to the powerful CN rail network and capitalize on a wealth of import possibilities.

CN serves many of Canada's high-capacity coal mines that produce metallurgical coal, thermal coal and pulverized coal injection.

CN can ship metallurgical coal

The growing demand for metallurgical coal has meant increased production from CN-served mines in Canada and new mine openings.

In addition to Peace River Coal (formerly NEMI) and Western Canadian Coal's high quality, metallurgical coal mines, other mines are being developed to provide metallurgical (coking and PCI) and thermal coal to the international markets.

CN-served coal mines and export terminal facilities
CN can ship coal from North America to China

We have the equipment to transport coal

We provide the safe, efficient and cost-effective transportation of coal from Canadian mines, in unit trains (90 cars or more), multiple car blocks or single-car shipments.

Our fleet of rotary gondolas transport coal products from mine to port efficiently:

  • Heavy-duty cars that are designed for unit trains
  • Loading or unloading in minutes without being uncoupled
  • Capacity of 107 metric tonnes

CN connects to coal export terminals en route to Asia

CN can offer offer you a complete transportation solution thanks to our high-capacity 128,700-kg rail line and connections to three key coal terminals on Canada's west coast:

  • Ridley Terminals in the Port of Prince Rupert
  • Westshore Terminals in Port Metro Vancouver
  • Neptune Bulk Terminals in Port Metro Vancouver

We can deliver your coal faster

We can get your coal from mine to port, on Canada's west coast, in less than three days and our transit times to Asia offer you a competitive shipping advantage.

Loaded train cycles from coal mine to port
British Columbia to Ridley 45 hours
British Columbia to Vancouver 70 hours
Alberta to Ridley 55 hours
Alberta to Vancouver 55 hours
Vessel transit times
Canada's west coast to Asia
Prince Rupert to Tianjin 15 days
Vancouver to Tianjin 16 days
Prince Rupert to Shanghai 14 days
Vancouver to Shanghai 16 days
Prince Rupert to Qingdao 14 days
Vancouver to Qingdao 16 days
Prince Rupert to Guangzhou 17 days
Vancouver to Guangzhou 18 days
Prince Rupert to Hong Kong 16 days
Vancouver to Hong Kong 18 days

Transit time calculated based on bulk vessel speed of 13.5 knots

Contact the China team today

CN WorldWide provides an extension of CN's services. Contact our team of experts to find out how we can help connect you to a wealth of import and export opportunities. CN WorldWide has offices in China in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Qingdao, and Beijing, as well as in South America.

Call 1-888-269-9605 today or send an email.

We have the power to deliver.