ARCTIC GATEWAY GROUP, CENTREPORT CANADA AND DP WORLD SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO GROW TRADE

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire ARCTIC GATEWAY GROUP, CENTREPORT CANADA AND DP WORLD SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO GROW TRADEAuthor of the article:Standing (L-R): MP Terry Duguid, MP Doug Eyolfson, Manitoba Minister Jamie Moses, Churchill Mayor Michael Spence, Manitoba Minister Lisa Naylor, MP Ben Carr, Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham and Rosser Reeve Ken Mulligan. Sitting (L-R): Chris Avery, Carly Edmundson and Scott Weston. Photo by David Lipnowski. 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(“CentrePort”), and DP World (Canada) Inc. (“DP World”) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue strategic trade growth opportunities.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This agreement focuses on port operations, logistics services, and the potential development of an integrated transportation corridor linking the Port of Churchill, the Hudson Bay Railway, CentrePort Canada, and DP World’s global logistics network. This recognizes the importance of strong and diversified supply chains and the growing need for additional transportation corridors to help connect businesses with global markets. It also acknowledges that effective trade infrastructure is built with business realities and private sector perspective at the forefront.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againManitoba’s trade and transportation assets are seeing growing national and international interest. In recent years, CentrePort Canada has attracted approximately $1.5 billion in private investment and is home to over 1,000 companies. There has been more than 3.5 million square feet of industrial space built or under construction in the past 8 years alone.At the same time, the Port of Churchill is shipping the most diverse range of commodities in its history, including critical minerals, grain, potash and northern supply to Nunavut, with active conversations underway on driving private sector investment to further modernize and grow exports.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.With the expertise and investment interest from proven, global port operator DP World, who handles over one million TEUs in Canada annually, Manitoba’s key inland and coastal ports are poised for even further growth. This includes the potential to connect Europe and Asia intermodally through Canada to establish new, secure and trusted trade options.By bringing together northern, inland and global trade infrastructure and expertise, the agreement will support more reliable supply chains, strengthen Canada’s trade corridors, and improve access to international markets.This agreement brings together the complementary strengths of:Arctic Gateway Group, owner and operator of the Port of Churchill and Hudson Bay Railway, with its unique Indigenous and community ownership model;CentrePort Canada, Canada’s largest and most established tri-modal inland port and Foreign Trade Zone, connecting businesses to truck, rail and air cargo transportation; andDP World, a world leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions, specializing in cargo logistics, port terminal operations, maritime services, and free trade zones.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“Manitoba has a big role to play in building a stronger Canadian economy. The Port of Churchill gives us a direct connection to global markets, and partnerships with CentrePort Canada and DP World will help us get more Canadian products to the world. This is about creating good jobs, bringing new investment to Manitoba and making sure our province is part of Canada’s economic future,” said the Honourable Wab Kinew, Premier of Manitoba.“Canada is building stronger, more resilient trade corridors that connect Canadian businesses to markets around the world,” said The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. “This agreement between the Arctic Gateway Group, CentrePort, and DP World is an important opportunity to strengthen connections between northern, inland and global transportation networks, diversify our routes, and create new opportunities for Canadian exporters.”“This year has brought the most diverse mix of commodities ever shipped through the Port of Churchill, and there is growing international attention on what we are building in Manitoba’s North,” said Chris Avery, President & CEO, Arctic Gateway Group. “We want to build on that momentum together with our partners at CentrePort Canada and with the global expertise of DP World. By better integrating Churchill with Manitoba’s inland transportation and trade infrastructure, we can create a truly unified trade corridor, connecting Western Canadian resources to new markets and diversifying Canadian trade for a stronger future.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“Inland ports play an important role in extending the reach of seaports and connecting them to national and global supply chains,” said Carly Edmundson, President & CEO, CentrePort Canada Inc. “DP World’s expertise and network will further help companies access the four trade corridors that intersect at CentrePort: The Arctic gateway via the Port of Churchill, as well as the Mid-Continent, Asia Pacific, and eastern gateways.”“Canada’s long-term trade competitiveness depends on having resilient, diversified corridors that connect Canadian businesses and commodities to markets around the world,” said Doug Smith, CEO of DP World in Canada. “This agreement is an opportunity to explore how the Port of Churchill, the Hudson Bay Railway and CentrePort Canada can connect more effectively with DP World’s global network and end-to-end logistics capabilities. By bringing together complementary infrastructure and expertise, we can help strengthen Canada’s supply chains, create new options for exporters and support the growth of trade through Manitoba and across the country.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.About Arctic Gateway GroupThe Arctic Gateway Group is a proudly Indigenous- and community-owned Manitoba company that owns and operates the Port of Churchill, Canada’s only Arctic seaport serviced by rail, as well as the Hudson Bay Railway, operating from The Pas to Churchill. Together this northern infrastructure forms the nexus of Canada’s Arctic Trade Corridor, providing a reliable and efficient route for Canadian resources to access world markets. www.arcticgateway.comAbout CentrePort CanadaHome to over 1000 companies, CentrePort Canada is a 20,000-acre inland port and Foreign Trade Zone. Located in the heart of North America, CentrePort connects to major national and international trade gateways and corridors, and is the only inland port in the country with direct access to tri-modal transportation – extensive truck, rail and air cargo operations. www.centreportcanada.ca About DP WorldDP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.In the Americas, DP World operates with a team of over 16,000 people across 12 countries, driving excellence through a robust network of 14 ports and terminals and more than 40 warehouses. By harnessing our global reach and local expertise, we simplify logistics, enhance operational performance, and redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in global trade. https://www.dpworld.com/enBrad Hartle Arctic Gateway Group 204-266-8297 brad.hartle@arcticgateway.com Casey Challes CentrePort Canada 204.979.1179 Melina Vissat DP World 704.605.6159 This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.