The Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor Advantage
With unique geographic advantages and a world‑class transportation network, Canada's Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor is an important economic hub for Canadian, U.S., and European trade. It offers:
- Modern and efficient ice-free deep water ports;
- The shortest all-water route between North America's east coast and markets in Europe and Asia via the Suez canal;
- A modern and competitive intermodal transportation system that reaches into the economic heartland of North America;
- Dynamic government and private sector partners dedicated to providing Canadian and international business with secure and efficient movement of international commerce through its transportation networks;
- A two-day truck drive to half the population of North America;
- Major international airports with growing air cargo operations;
- A two-hour fly zone connecting to Montréal, Toronto, Boston and New York;
- Direct and reliable rail services to the rest of Canada and to the United States;
- Double-stacked rail service providing direct services to Chicago in 71 hours;
- A skilled transportation industry workforce;
- Secure ports and efficient border services; and
- World-class cruise facilities.
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Atlantic Gateway
- The Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor Advantage
- Atlantic Gateway Federal-Provincial Officials Committee
- Partners