en.Wedoany.com Reported - Americold Realty Trust, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services headquartered in Atlanta, announced the official opening of its import-export hub at Port Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, during Port Days 2026.

Developed in collaboration with DP World and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), this facility is the first in the world to integrate Americold's cold storage operations, DP World's maritime logistics capabilities, and CPKC's rail network at a single site. It aims to create a more direct and reliable route for transporting perishable goods between inland production regions and international markets.

Americold CEO Rob Chambers stated that the facility leverages partnerships with leading global trade and transportation providers to deliver a uniquely integrated solution, enabling more efficient and reliable transport of temperature-controlled products between inland production areas and global markets. This demonstrates the company's commitment to optimizing its network through differentiated solutions, better serving customers, and unlocking new growth opportunities. The facility's launch further supports the company's 2026 priorities and positions Americold for sustainable long-term growth and shareholder value creation.

Located at one of North America's fastest-growing trade gateways, the facility is designed to support cargo flows between Central and Eastern Canada and Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. As the only temperature-controlled storage solution in Eastern Canada with direct port access without requiring drayage, it eliminates intermediate transportation between ships and warehouses, helping to reduce costs and transit times.

CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel noted that the grand opening of this cold storage facility marks a significant step in the deepening partnership between CPKC and Americold. By integrating this state-of-the-art facility with CPKC's trinational rail service, the two companies are creating a new temperature-controlled supply chain connecting Atlantic Canada with major markets across Canada and throughout North America. In collaboration with Americold and NBM Railways, a JD Irving company, CPKC is helping deliver a safe, seamless, and integrated solution that competitors cannot replicate.

The Port Saint John hub offers approximately 22,000 pallet positions and is designed to support high-throughput import and export volumes. Its configuration enables more efficient handling across transportation modes, providing customers with greater visibility and control over their supply chains.

Doug Smith, CEO of DP World Canada, stated that the facility's operational launch reflects progress in terminal operations, inland rail connections, and temperature-controlled storage. By coordinating these capabilities, customers can move perishable goods through the port more consistently and efficiently, thereby connecting to global markets.

The facility builds on ongoing investments in port and rail infrastructure, positioning Port Saint John as a growing gateway for global container shipping.

Craig Bell Estabrooks, President and CEO of Port Saint John, said the facility is a tremendous addition to the port's trade ecosystem, enhancing its role in promoting trade diversification and driving economic prosperity in New Brunswick and beyond.

Americold operates over 220 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America, totaling approximately 1.4 billion cubic feet of refrigerated space.

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