Americold Realty Trust has opened a new temperature-controlled import-export hub at Port Saint John in New Brunswick, Canada, in collaboration with DP World and Canadian Pacific Kansas City. The facility is described as the first of its kind with global reach to combine Americold's cold storage operations, DP World's maritime logistics capabilities, and CPKC's rail network in a single location, creating a more direct pathway for perishable goods between inland production regions and international markets. With capacity of approximately 22,000 pallet positions, it is the only temperature-controlled storage solution in eastern Canada directly connected to a port without drayage, reducing cost and transport time. The hub is designed to support flows between central and eastern Canada and Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region, and it strengthens Port Saint John's role in trade diversification.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City LimitedCPKC's rail network is part of the new hub, likely increasing rail freight demand for perishable goods.
Americold Realty TrustDP World's maritime logistics capabilities are integrated into the hub, potentially boosting port and logistics demand.