Problems relating to Trade and Investment on Canada

26. Others
Issue	Issue details	Requests	Reference

(1) Capacity Shortage of Railway Transport and Delays

- In addition to the chronic capacity shortage in railway transport, serious delays arose on grain exports, due to the increased volume of crude oil transport and the bad winter weather. In light of the expanded grain production forecast in Canada, the capacity shortage in railway transport can materially block the Japan/Canada grain trade.
- A member firm is faced with the awkward situation of no place to store products due to shortage of warehouse from the bad wintery weather, in addition to the material shortage of freight car transport.
- Delayed logistics by shortage of railway transport.
- Cargo transport delays by railway car breakdown.

- It is requested that GOC secures stable, smooth transport on grain export, etc.
- Expansion of railway transport capacity.
- Well-maintained railway car transport by repair, replacement, etc.

(2) Harbour Congestion

- Harbour congestion delays the cargo withdrawal every time. Attempt at advance container arrangement in Quebec costs extra charges.

- Relaxing harbour constriction and delays.

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