Picton Terminals and Parrish & Heimbecker Limited have announced plans to build a bulk agricultural marine terminal at Picton Terminals in Ontario’s Prince Edward County.
The partners say the new terminal will significantly reduce travel time for local farmers, alleviate truck traffic on Highway 401 and enhance the overall efficiency of the agricultural supply chain. With high throughput and rapid turnover capabilities, this facility is designed to meet the needs of the region’s farmers while expanding P&H’s export capacity, which currently serves customers in 24 countries.
“Our team is excited to partner with the Doornekamp Group, another family-owned business, as we build this new facility at Picton Terminals,” says John Heimbecker, CEO, Parrish & Heimbecker Limited. “P&H is committed to serving Canadian agricultural producers, and the addition of Picton Terminals to our supply chain strategy will make it more economical for local farmers to bring their crops to global markets.”
The construction of storage silos and receiving buildings is set to start this fall, with the terminal expected to be operational by 2026. “This development represents a major investment in the future of regional agriculture and the local economy, creating skilled jobs and fostering economic growth in Prince Edward County,” notes a P&H press release announcing the venture.
Parrish & Heimbecker is a Canadian, family-owned agri-business with roots in the agriculture industry dating back to 1909. P&H operations include grain handling and merchandising, flour milling, as well as crop inputs and feed mills. The company operates over 70 locations from coast to coast, and maintains trade links around the globe. Picton Terminals and Doornekamp provides logistics solutions and diverse port services throughout the St. Lawrence Seaway & Great Lakes region.
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