Arctic Gateway Group Expands Canada’s Northern Trade Route

Arctic Gateway Group is transforming northern logistics by reviving the Port of Churchill and enhancing rail links to connect Canada with global markets. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Hudson Bay Railway spans 1,000 kilometers, connecting The Pas to Churchill and serving 33,000 residents in remote northern Manitoba communities with limited road access.

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As CEO Chris Avery noted, Arctic Gateway Group reduces reliance on the United States by offering faster Arctic shipping lanes to Europe, South America, and the Middle East.

Shipping through Churchill shortens routes by two to three days compared to traveling via the East Coast or Great Lakes, saving time and boosting export efficiency.

The Port of Churchill, Canada’s only deep-water Arctic facility connected to the mainland, now ships minerals, equipment, and agricultural goods to domestic and global destinations.

Arctic Gateway Group Powers Infrastructure Revival

AGG reclaimed the railway and port from U.S. firm Omnitrax after years of neglect and a 2017 flood that cut off northern communities and increased delivery costs.

In 2018, the OneNorth partnership—formed by 29 First Nations and 12 communities—acquired the infrastructure and restored services with federal support.

Today, Arctic Gateway Group employs 150 people and has completed 80% of necessary rail repairs, cutting travel time between The Pas and Churchill by 10%, or three hours.

The company continues upgrading the port by reinforcing docks and building new storage to handle increasing volumes of critical minerals and construction materials.

Arctic Gateway Group Expands Global Trade Links

In August, AGG shipped 10,000 tons of zinc concentrate to Belgium and plans to transport 20,000 tonnes of minerals, including potash and sand for solar panels, this year.

The group is also diversifying by transporting grain and fertilizer in partnership with Invest Tisdale and Genesis Fertilizer, expanding trade beyond U.S. markets.

Avery said AGG is facilitating phosphate imports from North Africa and the Middle East to support Western Canadian farmers facing U.S. tariffs.

Discussions are also ongoing with the Department of Defence to supply remote military bases through Churchill’s airport, which is operated by Transport Canada.

The federal government pledged $175 million over five years to improve rail safety, enhance port operations, and attract private investment in AGG infrastructure.

“This investment supports Canada’s sovereignty in the North and provides long-term economic benefits for future generations,” Avery emphasized.

Source: www.theglobeandmail.com

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