Cando Rail & Terminals, a leading provider of first and last mile rail services and terminal infrastructure, has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its Sturgeon Multi-Purpose Rail Terminal. This expansion will double the size of the terminal, transforming it into a cutting-edge rail-centric supply chain hub capable of staging, arriving, and departing long unit trains. As Canada’s largest private rail terminal, the expanded facility will play a crucial role in enhancing rail capacity for customer supply chains and export strategies.
A key element of the expansion is Cando’s partnership with Dow to support the company’s Path2Zero project. Dow will serve as an anchor tenant, reflecting Cando’s dedication to advancing low-carbon solutions while fostering customer growth.
“Cando’s Sturgeon Terminal is a vital origin-destination for our customers, particularly along the rail corridor to Prince Rupert,” said Brian Cornick, president & CEO of Cando Rail & Terminals. “This expansion allows us to scale alongside our customers and support their exploration of low-carbon solutions. We are excited to partner with Dow and provide enhanced rail infrastructure and capacity.”
Cando has already invested $150 million in the Sturgeon Terminal, which employs over 60 people and can currently stage and store approximately 3,600 railcars across 302 acres. For the expansion, the company has acquired 320 acres west of the current terminal, committing up to $200 million in additional investment and creating up to 50 new jobs. The expanded facility will include a new Storage-in-Transit (SIT) yard with space for 2,500 additional railcars and Arrival/Departure tracks with capacity for up to 1,150 cars, including the ability to stage 12,000-foot unit trains.
The company owns the property and expects to complete the engineering design by the end of 2024, with construction set to begin in the second quarter of 2025.
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