Port infrastructure investments driving cargo trends
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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→
Cleaning up Lake Ontario: the final stage begins for the Randle Reef Remediation Project in Hamilton Harbour
News release September 6, 2023 – Hamilton, Ontario Randle Reef partners announce the award of a construction contract to start Stage 3 of the Randle Reef Contaminated Sediment Remediation Project Sustained action to restore and protect the Great Lakes is key to the economic prosperity of the region and the well-being of millions of Canadians…Read More→
Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority and its Partners renew support for CityKidz Summer to Remember Camp program
HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports), in collaboration with its Partners, is proud to announce its renewed commitment to support the CityKidz Summer to Remember Camp program for the second consecutive year. The CityKidz Summer to Remember Camp program is a transformative initiative, providing children from underserved neighbourhoods with a unique opportunity…Read More→
