Port infrastructure investments driving cargo trends
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HOPA welcomed 11 million tonnes of cargo in 2023 through expanding port network In 2023, a total of 11,293,179 MT moved through the Ports of Hamilton and Oshawa Steel commodities increased by 13% over 2022 Agri-food grew by 5%; now representing 31% of total cargo HOPA named 2023 Bulk Port of the Year HAMILTON, ON…Read More→
HOPA Ports celebrates expansion of P&H Milling Group / Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. facility at the Port of Hamilton
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P&H Milling Group and Parrish & Heimbecker Limited, expands flour milling and grain storage at Port of Hamilton Expansion includes two new storage silos and the construction of a third flour mill, making P&H the single largest user of Ontario wheat P&H investment helping to feed $48 billion Ontario food processing sector Port’s agrifood cluster…Read More→
First Containers Roll Through New Hamilton Rail Terminal
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Launch ceremony signals the commencement of container service, with a goal to increase supply chain capacity in Southern Ontario HAMILTON, ON – In a significant step forward for southern Ontario importers and exporters, Hamilton Container Terminal (HCT), in collaboration with Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports), and Canadian National Railway (CN), proudly announces the creation of…Read More→
SucroCan Sourcing and HOPA Ports announce plan to build Canada’s largest sugar refinery
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SucroCan Sourcing set to construct Canada’s largest sugar processing plant, to be located at the Port of Hamilton’s Pier 15 New sugar refinery will have an annual refining capacity of 1 million metric tonnes New plant is expected to open in 2025; estimated investment of $135 million CAD HAMILTON, ON – SucroCan Sourcing LLC, a…Read More→
How Key Materials Fuel Housing Construction and Economic Expansion
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The construction sector is a foundational pillar of the economy, playing a pivotal role in fostering the expansion and prosperity of Canadian communities. The crucial materials handled at our ports not only power the construction industry but also help meet the demand for a greater housing supply. Below are five materials commonly used in the…Read More→
For the third consecutive year, the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority is honored to be acknowledged as one of Canada’s Top Employers for 2024
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Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority recognized for 3rd year as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers 17th annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers Recognizes employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that lead their industry, offering an exceptional place to work Hamilton, ON – For the third consecutive year, Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) has…Read More→
Thorold Multimodal Hub Named Brownie Award Winner
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Award recognizes 500-acre multimodal industrial facility renewed for modern industrial uses Redeveloped spaces leverage the site’s multimodal transportation infrastructure More than 30 industrial tenants are now located at the Thorold Multimodal Hub Thorold, ON — The Thorold Multimodal Hub, a collaborative venture between the BMI Group and HOPA Ports, has received a 2023 Brownie Award…Read More→
HOPA Ports welcomes expansion of Niagara Port Lands, fueling economic growth, trade, and Great Lakes sustainability
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NIAGARA, ON – Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Niagara lands portfolio with the addition of three new parcels, two in Thorold (12 and 16 acres) and one in Port Colborne (40 acres). These lands are owned by Transport Canada and were previously declared surplus to the operation…Read More→
HOPA Welcomes Federal Support for Port of Oshawa Expansion Plan
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HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA) is welcoming funding from the Federal Government to support the Port of Oshawa expansion plan. The $14 million contribution, to be drawn from the National Trade Corridors Fund, was announced by Transport Minister Omar Alghabra recently. It will be added to a $16-million investment from HOPA…Read More→
Sherman Clock Restoration
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For many years, the Sherman Clock at the corner of Burlington St E and Sherman Ave. N has been looking a little worse for wear… But work has now started on repairing and repainting the structure, as well as a redesign of the clock face and signage, honouring the structure’s original modernist aesthetic. Rationale/Design HOPA…Read More→