Canadian Pacific Railway Insulated From Trade Tensions, CEO Creel Says

Canadian Pacific Railway Insulated From Trade Tensions, CEO Creel Says

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The video discusses the impact of macroeconomic factors and trade agreements on the railway industry, highlighting the company's insulation due to its product mix. It covers the effects of USMCA and trade tensions on revenue, the outlook for various commodities, and the role of crude transport by rail. The video also explores precision railroading initiatives and the potential benefits of consolidation in the North American railway sector.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the company's product mix help it remain insulated from certain economic activities?

By focusing on transcontinental trade

By being a bulk railway

By reducing costs

By increasing transborder revenue

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the company's revenue is transborder?

40%

30%

20%

10%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which commodity has been impacted by trade tensions according to the company's outlook?

Canadian grain

US grain

Potash

Metallurgical coal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the company's strategy regarding crude oil transportation?

Diversify and not over-invest in crude oil

Focus solely on pipeline transportation

Stop transporting crude oil altogether

Invest heavily in crude oil transportation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the precision railroad initiative?

To increase the number of trains

To expand into new markets

To provide better service and control costs

To reduce the number of employees

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is associated with the PSR movement and is mentioned as a mentor?

Hunter Harrison

John Smith

Elon Musk

Warren Buffet

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential benefit of North American railroad consolidation?

Improved capacity and growth handling

Reduced capacity

Higher costs

Increased congestion