Following CP's successful return to Atlantic Canada, Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick announce critical supply chain investment for Port Saint John and New Brunswick Southern Railway
Canadian Pacific (CP) commends the Government of Canada and New Brunswick for their investment in Port Saint John, aimed at expanding its capacity to 800,000 TEUs, nearly tripling its current capability. This expansion is crucial following CP's return to Atlantic Canada through its acquisition of the Central Maine and Quebec Railway, which enhances freight routes to major markets. CP also highlights improvements to rail infrastructure in New Brunswick as vital for supply chain resilience, further solidifying its competitive presence in the region.
- Investment will increase Port Saint John's capacity to 800,000 TEUs, boosting logistics capabilities.
- CP's acquisition of Central Maine and Quebec Railway strengthens connections from Atlantic Canada to key markets.
- Improved rail infrastructure enhances competitiveness and resilience of Canada's supply chains.
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CALGARY, AB, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today applauded the announcement made by the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick to invest in additional capacity expansion at Port Saint John. The need for additional capacity at Port Saint John is driven by CP's successful return to Atlantic Canada through our acquisition of the Central Maine and Quebec Railway, which now connects Atlantic Canada to Montreal, Toronto and the U.S. Midwest with a more seamless route operated by a Class 1 railway that is 200 miles shorter than other shipping options.
"CP is excited to be back in Atlantic Canada and proud of the much-needed competition our return has brought to the freight transportation market in New Brunswick," said Keith Creel, CP President and CEO. "The additional investment announced today by the federal government and the Province of New Brunswick will make a significant impact for Port Saint John and for Canada's supply chains. The funding will bring Port Saint John's capacity up to 800,000 TEUs, almost tripling the Port's existing capacity."
CP also applauds the Government of Canada's decision to invest in improving the rail infrastructure along the New Brunswick Southern Railway, a critical link between Port Saint John and CP's North American rail network via the Central Maine and Quebec Railway (CMQ).
"We are proud to be working closely with Port Saint John, DP World, J. D. Irving and the New Brunswick Southern Railway - building momentum in Atlantic Canada," added Creel. "This strategic investment will help to improve the resiliency and competitiveness of Canada's export-driven supply chains, and, combined with the increased competition generated by our return, help to transform Port Saint John into a truly global, premier trade gateway."
CP announced in 2020 that it would invest
CP also recently announced Hapag-Lloyd is making an additional seasonal vessel call to Port Saint John, further recognition of the Port Saint John's value. Learn more about CP's East Coast Advantage at eca.cpr.ca/psj
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This news release contains forward-looking information relating, but not limited, to funding from the the province of New Brunswick to invest in additional capacity at Port Saint John and funding from the Government of Canada to invest in rail infrastructure along the New Brunswick Southern Railway the anticipated timing and use of, and impacts and benefits to, the Port of Saint John from this funding and the anticipated and future benefits of CP's rail network from the Port of Saint John to businesses in Atlantic Canada, CP's customers and the supply chain.
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