Americold Opens First-of-its-Kind Import-Export Hub in Port Saint John with CPKC

Americold Realty Trust, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate and value-added services celebrated the grand opening of its import-export hub at Port Saint John in New Brunswick, Canada on June 18, 2026, during Port Days 2026, the Port's annual maritime and industry conference.

Developed in collaboration with CPKC and DP World, this facility will be the first of its kind globally to combine Americold's cold storage operations, DP World's maritime logistics capabilities, and CPKC's rail network in a single location. Together, these capabilities create a more direct and reliable pathway for moving perishable goods between inland production regions and international markets.

"This opening leverages our collaboration with leading global trade and transportation partners, creating a uniquely integrated solution to move temperature-sensitive products between inland production regions and international markets more efficiently and reliably," said Rob Chambers, Chief Executive Officer at Americold. "It is another example of how we are evolving our network to better serve our customers through differentiated solutions that open new growth opportunities for the Company. The launch of this facility further supports our 2026 priorities and positions Americold for sustainable long-term growth and shareholder value creation."

Said CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel, "The grand opening of this new cold storage facility at Port Saint John marks an important milestone in CPKC's growing collaboration with Americold. By combining this state-of-the-art facility with CPKC's three-nation rail service, we are creating a new temperature-controlled supply chain that connects Atlantic Canada to key markets across Canada and throughout North America. Working with Americold and JD Irving's NBM Railways, CPKC has helped deliver a secure, seamless and integrated solution that is truly unique and one our competitors simply cannot replicate."

Located at one of North America's fastest-growing gateways, the facility is designed to support trade flows between Central and Eastern Canada and Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. As the only temperature-controlled storage solution in Eastern Canada directly connected to port without drayage, it removes intermediate transport between vessel and warehouse, helping reduce both cost and transit time.

The Port Saint John hub provides approximately 22,000 pallet positions and is designed to support high throughput import and export volumes. Its configuration enables more efficient handling across transportation modes, giving customers greater visibility and control across their supply chains.

"The operational launch of the Americold facility at Port Saint John reflects the progress we are making in aligning terminal operations, inland rail connectivity, and temperature-controlled storage," said Doug Smith, CEO of DP World in Canada. "By coordinating these capabilities, we enable customers to move perishable goods through the port with greater consistency and efficiency as they connect to global markets."

The Americold facility builds on continued investments in port and rail infrastructure, positioning Port Saint John as a growing gateway for global containerized shipping.

"Americold is a tremendous addition to Port Saint John and to the broader trade ecosystem taking shape at our gateway," said Craig Bell Estabrooks, President & CEO of Port Saint John. "Their import-export hub on the waterfront strengthens our role in enabling trade diversification and driving economic prosperity in New Brunswick and beyond."

"Americold's investment at Port Saint John is exactly the type of strategic growth project we want to attract to New Brunswick. These are the projects that create jobs, strengthen our infrastructure, and connect our province to global markets," said Luke Randall, Minister responsible for Opportunities New Brunswick. "This momentum at the port is reinforcing its role as Atlantic Canada's largest port by volume and improving market access for exporters."

The Port Saint John hub is a key step forward in the company's broader strategy of leveraging its purpose-built, highly integrated infrastructure and strategic partnerships to connect production to consumption across the global cold chain.