The surge in canola processing that’s been announced for Saskatchewan over the last four months is expected to result in a more than 50 per cent increase in Canada’s domestic canola crush capacity, which could have major logistical and trade flow implications for crops grown on the Prairies. A record 10.3 million tonnes of canola… Read More
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The lake freighter MV Saginaw said farewell to the Port of Thunder Bay en route to Windsor, Ont. with a load of grain last week, marking the end of the port’s most successful shipping season in over twenty years, driven by a surge in grain exports from the Prairies to eastern markets. A combination of… Read More
After ice blocked many ships from reaching ports in April, the latest numbers show that cargo shipments via the St. Lawrence Seaway rebounded in May. According to The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, shipments from March 22 to May 31 totalled 8.3 million metric tons, equaling last year’s performance. Tim Heney, CEO of Thunder Bay… Read More