New Western Canada Export Hub
Port of Prince Rupert Opens $750 Million Export Logistics Hub to Boost Trade
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CANXPORT's development is led by an Indigenous joint venture that includes Metlakatla First Nation, Lax Kw’alaams Band, Gitxaala Nation and IDL Projects Inc., with Gat Leedm Logistics—majority-owned by Metlakatla and Lax Kw’alaams—serving as the main drayage provider.
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CN has been investing in rail infrastructure to support CANXPORT, including the Zanardi Rapids Bridge expansion as part of broader improvements to the Prince Rupert rail network.
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CANXPORT received nearly CAD 50 million from the National Trade Corridors Fund to support its development, underscoring federal support for Western Canada’s export corridor.
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The terminal includes three inbound and three outbound rail tracks dedicated to export transloading, along with road infrastructure to strengthen rail–marine connections and reduce supply-chain bottlenecks.
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CANXPORT is ranked No. 93 on ReNew Canada’s 2026 Top100 Projects list, highlighting its significance in Canada’s infrastructure pipeline.
Prince Rupert opened CANXPORT on August 28, a $750 million export hub designed to ship Canadian goods worldwide. Kelowna Capital News reports the facility marks the first major project in a planned $3 billion port expansion. CANXPORT moves products from rail cars into shipping containers, transforming Prince Rupert from an import gateway into a major export center for Western Canada's forestry, grain, mining, and agricultural goods.
Ray-Mont Logistics operates the facility with support from Indigenous partners including Metlakatla First Nation and Lax Kw'alaams Band. Hellenic Shipping News notes CANXPORT will handle 400,000 shipping containers annually at launch, with capacity to grow to 750,000. The federal government contributed nearly CAD 50 million through the National Trade Corridors Fund to help build this critical trade infrastructure.
Indigenous Partnership Drives Hub Development
CANXPORT is led by an Indigenous joint venture pairing Metlakatla First Nation, Lax Kw'alaams Band, Gitxaala Nation, and IDL Projects Inc. Vernon Morning Star reports that Gat Leedm Logistics—majority-owned by Metlakatla and Lax Kw'alaams—provides the main drayage services. This partnership ensures Indigenous communities benefit directly from the $750 million investment in Prince Rupert's future.
Rail Network Investment Enables Export Capacity
Canadian National Railway has invested heavily in rail infrastructure to support the hub. Vic News explains CN upgraded the Zanardi Rapids Bridge and strengthened the Prince Rupert rail network. These improvements connect Western Canada's producers directly to CANXPORT, eliminating bottlenecks and cutting shipping times for goods heading to Asia and beyond.
Three Rail Tracks Enable Faster Export Flow
CANXPORT features three inbound and three outbound rail tracks dedicated exclusively to export transloading. Eagle Valley News notes the facility includes road infrastructure strengthening rail-to-ship connections. This dual-track setup processes containers efficiently, moving grain, forestry products, and mining goods from Canadian railways onto international cargo vessels within hours, not days.
Federal Funding Backs Western Canada's Trade Future
The National Trade Corridors Fund provided nearly CAD 50 million to build CANXPORT. Hellenic Shipping News ranks the project No. 93 on ReNew Canada's 2026 Top 100 Projects list, signaling its importance to Canada's infrastructure pipeline. The federal investment reflects Ottawa's commitment to strengthening Western Canada's competitive advantage in global trade and creating jobs across the region.
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