Extreme winter weather paired with flooding in parts of the Midwest has led to delays for the BNSF Railway Company, and for commodities shipments, reports Inforum.
From March 16 to 22, the most recent dates available, almost 1,500 orders have been unfilled for between one and 10 days, and 1,886 orders are 11 days past due, according to a BNSF status report.
Allen Krueger, manager at the Hatton (North Dakota) Farmers Elevator Co., said his business is taking a hit because of the delays. He mainly ships to the eastern part of the country.
Tyler Stegman, manager at the Columbia Grain Elevator in Arvilla, ND, said he is less affected by the delays because he doesn’t have any transportation booked at this time.
Read the full report here.
