A new report from Royal Bank of Canada warns that transportation infrastructure constraints are becoming a growing risk to Canada’s grain export competitiveness despite record crop production and export volumes. The report notes that rail networks, port terminals, and key transportation corridors are struggling to keep pace with increasing demand, creating vulnerabilities to congestion, labour disruptions, and operational bottlenecks. Particular attention is drawn to critical infrastructure such as the Second Narrows Rail Bridge in Vancouver, which serves a significant portion of Canada’s grain exports. RBC argues that targeted investments in rail, port, and trade corridor infrastructure are essential to support export growth, strengthen supply chain resilience, and advance Canada’s efforts to diversify agricultural trade beyond the U.S. market.
