"Corner Brook is uniquely positioned to support Northern and Arctic logistics. Located on the western shore of Newfoundland, the Port is along key routes connecting Atlantic Canada, international markets and the Arctic," said Kelly Smith, CEO of the Corner Brook Port Corporation. "For us, this opportunity is about more than moving cargo. It is about opening new markets and creating new opportunities for Newfoundland and Labrador companies. By connecting our province's manufacturers, producers and service providers to new domestic and international markets, the Port can play an important role in expanding trade and supporting economic growth across Western Newfoundland and the province. This shipment is a great example of what is possible when our location and infrastructure are combined with strong transportation partners, local expertise and Canadian-made products."
"Building on the Port's location, capacity, year-round operations, and Arctic access advantage, this project further solidifies Corner Brook as dual-use infrastructure that can support Canada's economic growth and open new trade corridors," said Frank Robertson, President of Canada and Great Lakes for LOGISTEC. "LOGISTEC has operated the marine terminal at the Port of Corner Brook since 2019 and our partnership with the Port continues to evolve and grow as we develop new solutions to strengthen the global supply chain."
"NEAS's mission is to translate our decades of specialized Arctic shipping experience into providing new and innovative solutions to supplying northern communities and support food security and economic development in the mining and energy sectors, and community wellbeing throughout the Arctic," said Daniel Dagenais, President of NEAS. "With a 5-month Arctic shipping season, increasing activity through Corner Brook will allow us to build an additional connection between the North and Atlantic Canada while creating greater flexibility in our operations."
As activity grows in critical minerals, mining, infrastructure and wind energy development across Newfoundland and the Arctic, Corner Brook has the potential to serve as a regional logistics hub where cargo can be consolidated, staged and prepared for seasonal Arctic delivery.
The launch of NEAS's new liner service to Western Newfoundland, providing regular stops to Corner Brook, plus the arrival of the UKPIK demonstrates that Arctic logistics opportunities are no longer a future concept for Corner Brook. They are already taking shape today through practical partnerships, real cargo movements and a shared commitment to building stronger connections between Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada's North.
ABOUT CORNER BROOK PORT CORPORATION
Corner Brook Port Corporation (CBPC) is an independent, community-based, not-for-profit organization responsible for the stewardship, development and operation of the Port of Corner Brook. Through its three lines of business, industrial port operations, real estate and cruise tourism, CBPC connects Western Newfoundland with regional, national and global markets. As a strategic deep-water port with year-round operations, international shipping connections and growing logistics capacity, the Port supports the movement of people and goods and serves a diverse range of industries and partners. Guided by its vision to be a resilient port driving regional growth and creating lasting value, CBPC continues to invest in its infrastructure, strengthen strategic partnerships and pursue new opportunities in international trade and Arctic and Northern logistics
ABOUT ENSTRUCTURE | LOGISTEC
Enstructure is a leading North American marine terminal and logistics company. The company owns and operates an integrated network of port infrastructure assets across the U.S. East Coast, Gulf Coast, Inland River System, Great Lakes, and throughout Canada. Founded in 2016 by Co-CEOs Philippe De Montigny and Matthew Satnick, Enstructure provides integrated logistics services to some of the world's largest companies in the energy, agriculture, food, manufacturing, construction, and public safety sectors. Enstructure's mission is to ensure that the materials and goods that drive the economy move with precision, transparency, and reliability. Following the acquisition of LOGISTEC's marine services division, Enstructure employs approximately 6,000 people, and operates a network of 106 terminals across 30 states and provinces that spans from the U.S. Gulf Coast to the Canadian Arctic.
ABOUT NEAS
With a dedicated crew, NEAS offers its customers superior shipping experience through reliable sealift, sorting, packing and containerization services from coast to coast. The service extends to the Qikiqtaaluk, Kivalliq, West Kitikmeot, Nunavik regions. NEAS customers include individuals, businesses, retailers, mining companies, local communities and government agencies and ministries. NEAS shareholders include Makivvik Corporation and Transport Nanuk Inc. a joint venture between LOGISTEC and The North West Company.
SOURCE LOGISTEC
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