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*** NEWSFLASH***
The February 2009 scheduled rebasing of the BNSF fuel surcharge strike price has been postponed by the BNSF due to falling fuel prices. Look for further updates no later than July 1 2009.
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*NEW* Assessment Increase Meeting Notice
Chart of 110-car shuttle domestic rates
Montana Domestic Wheat Rates December 08 with fuel (View Table)
Montana Export Wheat Rates December 08 with fuel (View Table)
The charts above depict the escalating
effects BNSF fuel surcharges are having on the tariff charges being
assessed on Montana producers. While the BNSF maintains that they lowered
rates in Montana during 2008 (selected shuttle points by $100 per car
in March), the fuel surcharges continue to increase charges on our
producers. In order to provide the most accurate look at transportation
costs, the MW&BC is providing a complete by-origin, by-month tariff rate
analysis, both with & without fuel surcharges. Tables in the second
link show the effect of fuel surcharges on overall rates at selected
shuttle and 52-car rates around the state.
The MW&BC will update these charts and data sheets each month throughout the year to provide the growers with the most accurate and up-to-date freight rates for each origin in Montana.
Upcoming Events
Jan. 20: Assessment Increase Meeting, Billings, 2-4 p.m., Holiday Inn
Jan. 21: Assessment Increase Meeting, Glasgow, 9-11 a.m., Cottonwood Inn
Jan. 22: Assessment Increase Meeting,
Great Falls, 9-11 a.m., WHEAT Building Conference Rm.
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