Grain Transportation Report, March 12, 2026

Export SalesFor the week ending March 5, unshipped balances of corn, soybeans, and wheat for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 totaled 38.87 million metric tons (mmt), down 2 percent from last week and up 18 percent from the same time last year.Net corn export sales for MY 2025/26 were 1.53 mmt, down 24 percent from last week.Net soybean export sales were 0.46 mmt, up 19 percent from last week.Net wheat export sales were 0.46 mmt, up 124 percent from last week.Rail U.S. Class I railroads originated 32,041 grain carloads during the week ending February 28.This was an 11-percent increase from the previous week, 32 percent more than last year, and 36 percent more than the 3-year average.Average March shuttle secondary railcar bids/ offers (per car) were $475 above tariff for the week ending March 5.This was $125 more than last week and $307 lower than this week last year.Average non-shuttle secondary railcar bids/offers per car were $75 above tariff.This was $46 more than last week and $350 lower than this week last year.