News & Reviews News Wire CPKC to serve new cold storage facility at Port Saint John announced that it will build a warehouse at the port Alberta — Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s intermodal reefer container business got a boost today with the announcement that partner Americold Realty Trust will build a cold storage facility at the Port of Saint John “Developing a state-of-the-art facility in Port Saint John marks an exciting step forward for Americold as the company expands into a strategically compelling geography serving high-volume international routes providing unparalleled opportunities for integration with our premier partners in DP World and CPKC,” Americold CEO George Chappelle said in a statement “Port Saint John has been the beneficiary of significant investments in recent years from both DP World and CPKC and the infrastructure they have built has attracted major global shipping lines to this location.” The $55.5 million (U.S.) facility — Americold’s first import-export operation — will handle temperature-controlled food products between Canada and points in Europe The first Americold facility on CPKC is currently under construction at the railway’s intermodal terminal in Kansas City It is scheduled to open this year and will handle southbound moves of Midwestern beef and pork to Mexico and northbound moves of Mexican-grown produce and other food items to the Midwest and Canada “We are excited to build on our successful strategic collaboration with Americold and DP World with this new facility in Port Saint John as we build a unique North American cold chain,” CPKC CEO Keith Creel said in a statement which started in Kansas City and is developing in both Canada and Mexico continues to bring new supply chain solutions to the market for our customers shipping a range of food and other products across Canada the United State,s and Mexico using CPKC’s fleet of refrigerated containers Maine & Quebec Railway and our operational success working with JD Irving’s NBM Railways has extended our reach to Port Saint John and put another value-creating destination on the CPKC map.” Members enjoy 15% off any purchase in our store. Join Today Get updates and special offers via email from Trains.com brands SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions is reinforcing its long-term commitment to expanding the workforce and operations at Port Saint John as it works toward an ambitious goal: achieving 1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually—a milestone that would set a record for Atlantic Canada As DP World continues to invest in modernizing Port Saint John the need for a highly skilled workforce has never been greater The company is actively working to expand employment opportunities and is encouraging its labour partners to increase the capacity of the longshore workforce to meet rising operational demands said: “A skilled and readily available workforce is essential for DP World to execute our ambitious growth plans in Saint John these highly trained individuals are available in the local community and they would be a valuable asset to our operations while strengthening the regional economy Additional skilled talent is key to sustaining this momentum and unlocking new economic opportunities.” DP World has significantly increasing container-handling capacity at in Port Saint John creating new employment opportunities for New Brunswick growing from 57,402 TEUs in 2017 to over 175,000 TEUs in 2024 underscoring the impact of DP World's investments Infrastructure Growth Requires More Talent further solidifying Port Saint John’s status as a key Atlantic gateway for global trade In the same year, DP World expanded its operational footprint by taking over management of Canpotex’s potash facility employing a team of longshore workers under ILA Local 273 DP World currently employs over 250 people in Saint John with plans to add more than 100 jobs as operations continue to grow These developments further enhance the port’s competitive position reflecting its commitment to long-term investments Investing in Community and Workforce Development Recognizing that workforce development is essential for sustained growth DP World is actively investing in training programs and collaborating with government partners to expand opportunities for skilled longshore workers “Our success depends on a strong and capable workforce,” Smith said “We are committed to working with government and community stakeholders across New Brunswick to develop the talent needed to support Port Saint John’s continued growth and solidify its position as a world-class logistics hub.” DP World is also investing in the local community through social initiatives The company recently committed to two multi-year grant agreements contributing $15,000 to the Centre for Youth Care and $45,000 to Eastern Charlotte Waterways Port Saint John is emerging as a premier maritime hub on Canada’s East Coast DP World’s continued investments are positioning the port as a key player in global logistics unlocking new economic opportunities for businesses across New Brunswick and beyond Melina Vissat, Head of CommunicationsM: (+1) 704-605-6159E: melina.vissat@dpworld.com DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere Operating across six continents with a team of over 100,000 employees we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door DP World operates with a team of over 16,000 people across 12 countries driving excellence through a robust network of 14 ports and terminals and more than 40 warehouses By harnessing our global reach and local expertise and redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in global trade For more insights into how DP World is reshaping global trade, visit our website: www.dpworld.com Home » Home » 76-Year-Old Cocoa Man Killed After Van Crashes Into Parked Car By Space Coast Daily  //  February 23 FLORIDA – A 76-year-old man from Cocoa lost his life Saturday night after his van crashed into multiple objects according to a Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson on Fay Boulevard near Deer Lane in Port St The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the man was driving west when he veered off the roadway for reasons still under investigation His vehicle then hit a mailbox and a speed limit sign before continuing southwest the vehicle came to a stop in the driveway Emergency responders pronounced the driver dead at the scene Investigators suspect he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash Two people were inside the home during the incident but were not injured the impact caused the garage door to strike two additional parked vehicles The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash Click Here to Sign Up for Text Alerts This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The 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our ability to serve our customers and further enhance Saint John’s position as an essential East Coast container destination,” DP World Canada CEO Doug Smith said in a statement Ther incoming cranes have an outreach of 65 metres can reach up to 24 containers wide and are capable of servicing vessels with a capacity greater than 10,000 TEUs The two existing cranes have an outreach of 57.9 metres and can reach up to 21 containers wide “The arrival of two post-Panamax cranes in 2023 were a symbolic manifestation of a decades’ worth of work on our waterfront We’re now on the verge of another major milestone: the arrival of additional cranes that will once again transform our waterfront and prove the true value of our $250 million in infrastructure investments,” Port Saint John president and CEO Craig Bell Estabrooks added The new cranes are expected to be operational by early 2025 TORONTO — Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Stevenson Memorial Hospital have invit.. — Construction of a phased 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A 13-year-old girl whose disappearance Monday during a visit to Port St John set off a search by neighbors and pleas for help from family members was located safe and unharmed by Brevard County Sheriff’s Office agents in Pasco County who was last seen by family members in the driveway of her grandfather’s home about 3 p.m apparently ran away with the help of a 17-year-old who aided the teen in leaving Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said in a statement posted after 1 a.m The teen was found more than nine hours after family members called deputies to report the girl missing and then went on Facebook to ask residents and neighbors to help search while questioning the lack of public alerts offering tips and also raising questions about the lack of communication Ivey said there was a reason for the office’s silence this case was never thought to be an abduction as it was recognized by our team very early on in the investigation as a runaway scenario!!,” Ivey wrote which is exactly why we never issued an “Amber Alert” or “Missing Child Alert!!” It’s also important to understand that in these cases we don’t openly broadcast that we are actively working the case and what actions we are taking as the runaway and whomever is helping them will go underground making it far more difficult to locate them!!” Ivey chided those criticizing the lack of communication online "While a select few were running around on social media causing fear in the community for their own personal agenda our Agents and team did exactly what they do in each and every case …,” Ivey wrote in the statement He praised his agents and repeated that there were indications that the teen had fled the home “They stayed laser focused on using their investigative skills and all of their other tools to follow the evidence and quickly locate the kid!!," he said Ivey said investigators questioned the teen’s parents and sought access to the girl’s Snapchat account Agents also talked to the father who indicated that he and the mother found what Ivey described as a “go bag” packed with extra clothes and other items giving an indication that the girl may have had plans to run away It was not immediately known how the girl was taken to Pasco which sits near the west coast of the state said "People are calling to come out and help with the search,” after she posted a plea asking residents and neighbors to search The teen lived in Melbourne but was in Port St John to celebrate a birthday with her family Dria and the teen’s father both spoke to FLORIDA TODAY about their efforts to find her The criticism about the initial lack of communication in this case followed others including a man’s death on the beach and the death of a child in Indialantic Ivey thanked residents — including some who searched the heavily wooded area after sundown Monday and others who used four-wheel drives to cruise through the area — for their assistance in finding the child in this particular case the frenzy created on social media by just a select few was unneeded and unwarranted! one of the primary people involved in the social media blasts claimed to be a relative of the child and literally is no relation to the child and had never even met the child’s parents!!," he wrote He also expressed thanks to the Pasco County sheriff for that agency’s unspecified assistance It was not known if any arrests were made in the case or if an investigation is continuing in this case it was an isolated family incident that our team was able to bring to a close by finding the child and safely returning her to her parents," Ivey said J.D. Gallop is a criminal justice/breaking news reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Gallop at 321-917-4641 or jgallop@floridatoday.com. Or X, formerly known as Twitter: @JDGallop. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD) a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and value-added services focused on the ownership and development of temperature-controlled warehouses today announced plans to develop its first Import-Export Hub in Canada at Port Saint John in New Brunswick This facility will be the first-of-its-kind globally to bring together Americold warehouse solutions with the maritime logistics capabilities of DP World and the rail logistics solutions of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) (CPKC) “Developing a state-of-the-art facility in Port Saint John marks an exciting step forward for Americold as the Company expands into a strategically compelling geography serving high-volume international routes providing unparalleled opportunities for integration with our premier partners in DP World and CPKC,” said George Chappelle and the infrastructure they have built has attracted major global shipping lines to this location We are confident the opportunity for Americold to bring world class cold storage and value-added services to the Port – and to enhance food flows primarily between Central and Eastern Canada and Europe South America and the APAC region – represents an attractive path to long-term value creation for both our customers and our shareholders.” "We are excited to build on our successful strategic collaboration with Americold and DP World with this new facility in Port Saint John as we build a unique North American cold chain." said Keith Creel CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer the United States and Mexico using CPKC’s fleet of refrigerated containers "Our partnership with Americold and CPKC to develop an innovative cold chain Import + Export Hub at Port Saint John in New Brunswick reflects our shared commitment to transforming supply chain efficiency and sustainability.” said DP World Canada CEO Doug Smith “This investment by Americold represents a significant milestone in our joint mission to create seamless end-to-end logistics solutions that meet the evolving needs of global trade By leveraging the strengths of our strategic partners we are enhancing the cold chain infrastructure in Central and Eastern Canada and sustainable connections for food supply chains worldwide." “Our extensive infrastructure investments over the past decade have paved the way for leading global partners to thrive in Saint John,” said Craig Bell Estabrooks “We’re thrilled to welcome Americold and further opportunities to create jobs on our waterfront.” Americold will invest between $75 and $80M to develop this conventional import-export hub that will provide approximately 22K pallet positions in Port Saint John This facility will connect Americold with two of its key strategic partners in one location to provide a more optimized cold chain for food moving between Canada and its global trading partners This facility will primarily serve to connect Central and Eastern Canada and Europe Opportunities NB will invest up to $1.01 million in the form of a payroll rebate to assist Americold with the creation of up to 100 jobs by the end of 2029 This expansion is expected to contribute up to $37 million in direct provincial GDP “Americold’s expansion in New Brunswick enhances the Port’s capacity to accommodate growing shipping volumes and strengthens its position as Atlantic Canada’s largest port by volume and one of the fastest-growing container ports on the East Coast of North America,” said Luke Randall “The Americold investment will also improve market access for New Brunswick's exporting companies and create good paying jobs." A global leader in temperature-controlled logistics Americold’s cold chain ecosystem plays an integral role in the food supply chain connecting production and consumption for many of the largest food companies in the world Collaboration between Americold and DP World began in 2021 and was formalized in November of 2022 with the signing of a Global Partnership Agreement Americold and CPKC established a strategic collaboration in June 2023 to optimize temperature-controlled logistics across North America CPKC connects North American markets with single-line expedited intermodal freight transportation and a fleet of TempPro™ temperature-protected intermodal containers for reliable door-to-door transit competitive with over the road trucks The intention of these partnerships is to create unique customer value in the cold chain by leveraging strategic synergies Americold is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics real estate and value-added services Americold owns and/or operates 239 temperature-controlled warehouses with approximately 1.5 billion refrigerated cubic feet of storage Americold’s facilities are an integral component of the supply chain connecting food producers CPKC is the first and only single-line transnational railway linking Canada with unrivaled access to major ports from Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf of México to Lázaro Cárdenas Stretching approximately 20,000 route miles and employing 20,000 railroaders CPKC provides North American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to key markets across the continent offering a suite of freight transportation services logistics solutions and supply chain expertise Visit cpkcr.com to learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC For more insights into how DP World is reshaping global trade, visit our website: www.dpworld.com  Port Saint John is a rapidly advancing Port striving to be a catalyst for growth A critical piece of Canada’s national supply chain the Port boasts a diverse cargo base and unparalleled optionality via three Class I Railways efficient port of choice while delivering economic prosperity in New Brunswick and beyond Statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact including those that refer to the Company’s strategic collaborations with third parties associated benefits for customers and timeline for completion are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs assumptions and expectations of our future financial and operating performance and growth plans taking into account the information currently available to us These statements are not statements of historical fact Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations of future results we express or imply in any forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on such statements Information about potential risks and uncertainties that could affect the Company’s business and financial results is included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31 and other documents the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances except as required by applicable law or regulation Home » Home » It’s Not Too Late to Enter the 35th Annual Port St John Christmas Parade Set for Dec By Beth York, Space Coast Daily  //  December 19 Grab your holiday spirit and decorate your float to celebrate the season with a delightful procession along a 1.2-mile route beginning at PSJ Community Foundation Get ready to bring some festive cheer to the community Each group will have about 45 minutes to shine and spread joy to all This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your organization We can’t wait to see the creativity and fun you’ll bring to the parade Don’t forget to share this event with your friends Let’s make this parade the merriest one yet If you are interested in entering the parade at this late date please get in touch with Jeremy Higginbotham at jhigginbotham@OrionConnectivity.com Home » Home » Two Fires Breakout in Port St By Space Coast Daily  //  December 21 FLORIDA – Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) faced a busy day on Friday No injuries were reported in either incident John and originated from an ATV outside a residence prompting a swift response from units at Stations 26 Firefighters were able to contain the fire and prevent further damage involving a second-floor apartment with heavy fire upon arrival supported by District 80 and the Melbourne Fire Department While the fire caused significant damage to the apartment only minor damage was reported to an adjoining unit Both incidents highlight the professionalism and dedication of BCFR and their partner agencies The absence of injuries underscores the effectiveness of their coordinated efforts Home » Home » Brevard Fire Rescue Crews Have Busy Saturday Douse Fires in Port St John and West Melbourne By Space Coast Daily  //  December 21 FLORIDA – Brevard County Fire Rescue crews worked two fires on Saturday The first call was an attic fire in Port St John The second was a second-floor apartment in West Melbourne There was minor damage to an adjoining unit and the Melbourne Fire Department responded BREVARD COUNTY the best part of achieving a milestone is treating yourself to a nice hot meal I mean, that is how billionaire Jeff Bezos chose to celebrate the inaugural launch of his company’s rocket on Thursday Bezos, and members of his Blue Origin team, went to Country Cookin’ Diner in Port St [EXCLUSIVE: Become a News 6 Insider (it’s FREE) | PINIT! Share your photos] Pollock said she has worked in the restaurant industry off and on for 20 years and never served a high-profile guest prior to Bezos’ visit no different from any of our wonderful customers The only difference was perhaps the entourage of security he had with him,” Pollock told News 6 Now she didn’t reveal how much the world’s second-richest person tipped her only mentioning that he is very generous Country Cookin Diner is owned by Jim Broome Debby Broome and Amanda McFarland – and they have three locations across the Space Coast The location Bezos dined is the second one they opened in 2009 The owners said other high-profile visitors to their restaurants throughout the years include former Gov “For him to have selected Country Cookin is an honor It also means a lot that along with his companies employing so many here in Brevard he also stopped by to support a local business in the community We would like to believe he found our diner through a recommendation from one of our many loyal customers,” the owners of the restaurant said in a statement to News 6 Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - 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All rights reserved James joined News 6 in March 2016 as the Brevard County Reporter His arrival was the realization of a three-year effort to return to the state where his career began PA and graduated from Penn State in 2009 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism Burns Logistics CEO Ed Burns wanted to provide a way to allow small carriers to create relationships with shippers that typically shy away from brokers Shippers are increasingly seeking so-called mini-bid contracts to bridge a transitioning market reflected by carriers cutting capacity With a “reintroduced” ground freight shipping option UPS hopes to tempt LTL shippers seeking alternatives to LTL rates that are up 12% on average from mid-2023 Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited The two additional cranes will boost capacity and strengthen Port Saint John as a key Atlantic gateway for global trade SAINT JOHN, NB, Nov. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - DP World and Port Saint John have welcomed two of the largest cranes ever deployed at the port The cranes will enhance the port's container handling capacity and increase operational efficiency strengthening the region's role in global trade and positioning Saint John as a key Atlantic gateway each with an impressive outreach of 65 meters enabling them to service vessels with capacities exceeding 10,000 TEUs the port now hosts six quay cranes—its highest capacity yet The cranes arrived in Port Saint John on November 29 They set sail from the Port of Virginia in Norfolk and traveled 720 nautical miles up the Eastern seaboard to reach their new home in Saint John The cranes are expected to be operational in early 2025 said: "We are proud to enhance Port Saint John's capabilities with these advanced cranes Their extended reach and capacity will enable DP World to handle larger vessels bolstering the port's container throughput and efficiency Port Saint John is primed for significant growth With our ongoing investments and commitment to the community we're confident the port will continue to evolve into a vital competitive gateway on Canada's East Coast The cranes' arrival aligns with completion of the port's $250 million modernization project highlighting Port Saint John's growing role as a premier Atlantic gateway President and CEO of Port Saint John said: "The arrival of two additional cranes marks yet another transformational milestone for our port Expanding capacity and improving efficiency will be key to delivering further jobs and prosperity for our region." said: "Having a world-class partner like DP World continuing to invest in our port is great news The momentum sparked by our modernized infrastructure continues to pay off for our community." Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.  diverse and professional team of more than 113,000 employees from 160 nationalities DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology pushing the sector towards better ways to trade minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE DP World Americas Media Contact: Melina Vissat, Head of Communications, M: (+1) 704-605-6159, E: [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: Temperature-controlled logistics company Americold Realty Trust is set to develop its first Canadian import-export hub at Port Saint John marking a significant expansion in the country’s cold storage infrastructure The facility will be the first globally to integrate Americold’s warehouse solutions with DP World’s maritime logistics and Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) rail network Americold plans to invest up to $80 million in the project which will provide about 22,000 pallet positions and create up to 100 jobs by 2029 “Developing a state-of-the-art facility in Port Saint John marks an exciting step forward for Americold,” CEO George Chappelle said “We are confident the opportunity to bring world-class cold storage and value-added services to the Port – and to enhance food flows primarily between Central and Eastern Canada and Europe South America and the APAC region – represents an attractive path to long-term value creation.” CPKC president and CEO Keith Creel said the project expands the company’s cold chain network continues to bring new supply chain solutions,” he said New Brunswick’s Opportunities NB will provide up to $1.01 million in payroll rebates to support the initiative which is expected to generate up to $37 million in direct provincial GDP and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Privacy Policy UPDATE: The missing teen has been located safe, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says friends and neighbors are out in force searching for a 13-year-old Melbourne girl along a heavily wooded area in Port St John after she was last seen on the porch of her grandfather’s house in Port St Family contacted the Brevard County Sheriff's Office regarding the missing child the sheriff’s office had not issued any alerts or notices about the child The family is pleading for residents to help with the search for Miracle who was visiting her grandfather’s home for her sister’s birthday party The home sits along the 6500 block of Golfview Avenue Her mom saw her on the porch and left for a few minutes said "People are calling to come out and help with the search." Dria described Miracle as "shy," and the kind of child who would ask for permission to retrieve the mail outdoors More: Palm Bay police search for persons who shot up park Miracle was last seen wearing a white tank top Residents with information are asked to call the sheriff's office through 9-1-1 (This version updates to include comment from Southeastern Grocers.) At least two Brevard County Winn-Dixie locations will be converted to ALDI stores. Earlier this year, the German-based company ALDI acquired Winn-Dixie’s parent company, Southeastern Grocers $9 billion plan to add 800 stores nationwide through a mix of new stores and store conversions About 50 stores are expected to be converted by the end of the year. The Indian Harbour Beach store on Eau Gallie Boulevard will close at the end of November Liquor stores at both locations will remain open according to a spokesperson for Southeastern Grocers These two locations already have signs posted letting customers know about the change Renovations are expected to close the stores for anywhere from three to six months Large red signs outside the stores read “This store is closing soon” and a picture of an ALDI store Items will be on sale as each store nears its closing date those are the only two local outlets set for conversion "All associates working at the Melbourne and Port St John Winn-Dixie grocery stores received official advance notice that their stores are projected to close in early December and late January to convert to ALDI locations," according to an email sent to FLORIDA TODAY by Southeastern Grocers "To ensure a smooth transition for our associates SEG will continue working diligently with ALDI to provide support and opportunities to each associate at converting stores including having the first opportunity to apply to roles at newly converted ALDI stores or remain with Winn-Dixie and transfer to a neighboring store." Use any Winn-Dixie reward points nowWinn-Dixie has a rewards program for shoppers that gives points for money spent in the store Other benefits include access to sale and BOGO items as well as a free item during your birth month ALDI locations will not accept Winn-Dixie rewards ALDI is a much smaller store with no bakery deli or meat counter – a change from Winn-Dixie shoppers have to deposit a quarter when getting a shopping cart The quarter is returned when the shopping cart is returned Bags also are a premium at the smaller store Shoppers either bring their own or purchase them on site the selection is limited and the store does not accept coupons or have any rewards programs ALDI does have a faithful following who eagerly check the “ALDI Finds” section, which offers limited-time specialty and seasonal items. Affectionally referred to as the "Aisle of Shame," this is where shoppers will find everything from home décor to toys to clothing to cleaning supplies. 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Or sign-in if you have an account Port Saint John’s geography is about to see a major change as a global company has chosen the Port City as its location for a new cold-storage facility Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to keep reading Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Don't have an account? Create Account Americold Realty Trust announced Tuesday it will develop its first import-export hub at the port touting the facility as “the first-of-its-kind globally to bring together Americold warehouse solutions with the maritime logistics capabilities of DP World and the rail logistics solutions of Canadian Pacific Kansas City.” The company will invest between $75 million and $80 million to develop the hub that will provide approximately 22,000 pallet positions at the port while also generating up to 100 new jobs by the end of 2029 Port Saint John president and CEO Craig Bell Estabrooks said Tuesday Americold’s announcement is the culmination of many years of discussing the port’s need for such a facility A clear and concise roundup to start your weekday morning By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Morning Email Telegraph-Journal will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. “This one was a long time coming both with this partner, Americold, and I’m over 13 years here with the port authority and we were talking about cold storage in my early days and I know for many, many decades and years before,” he said. “Cold storage is one of the most important value-adds you can have in the marine shipping world, especially for a port.” What makes it even more unique for Saint John, Bell Estabrooks said, is other ports such as Vancouver and Montreal, as examples, have cold-storage facilities that are serving their cities’ populations. Due to Saint John’s size and population such a facility is not required to service the population. “We’re trying to be a bigger port and that means we need to service the hinterland,” he said. “We need to go inwards, inland, to the big population bases to find exports and to service those populated areas with imported goods. Cold storage allows you to anchor the cargo in your port and in your community. Having a world-class operator like Americold anchored into the community, with a cargo base, will allow shipping lines to look at this community as being more attractive.” Bell Estabrooks pointed to the partnerships the port has forged over the years with operator DP World and Canadian Pacific Kansas City rail line as being key factors in attracting Americold to the city and having it choose to locate its new hub here. Those partnerships were also noted by Americold’s CEO, George Chappelle. Another partner playing a key role is the provincial government which, through Opportunities NB, will invest up to $1 million in the form of a payroll rebate to assist Americold with the creation of those 100 jobs. The project is expected to contribute up to $37 million in direct provincial GDP, the company stated in a media release. “Americold’s expansion in New Brunswick enhances the port’s capacity to accommodate growing shipping volumes and strengthens its position as Atlantic Canada’s largest port by volume and one of the fastest-growing container ports on the East Coast of North America,” Luke Randall, minister responsible for Opportunities NB, was quoted as saying in the release. “The Americold investment will also improve market access for New Brunswick’s exporting companies and create good paying jobs.” Bell Estabrooks told Brunswick News he’s hoping this development serves as a launching pad for similar facilities in the region. He noted there are a number of “underutilized industrial parks” in the Saint John area and he’s hopeful with Americold coming to the city it will attract further investment by companies in the sector. “It’s not just cold storage,” he said. “There’s warehousing opportunities, there’s trans-load, which is kind of the bulk cargo with different commodities into containers and then you bring them into the port…. We could become a hub while Moncton’s growing their hub. They’ve got a tremendous value proposition in Moncton, why not dream big about a Saint John – Moncton corridor that’s booming and creating employment for all the cities in the province?” Mayor Donna Reardon said the announcement was a “good news story” not just for the city but the province and beyond. She recalled attending Americold’s open house in the city in early 2024 where the company discussed what it was considering despite having not made a firm decision. Reardon said that stuck with her. “I had gone to their open house and they had all their renderings and they had some of their team to talk to people,” she said. “They invited the public in to look at the project and then they explained some of it and I like that public engagement. They did that almost a year ago and I like that.” Reardon said from the municipal level the city has been doing what it can to support the port recognizing any investment in any area of the city is a bonus for the entire area. Particularly with the port, she said, that assistance aims to “create the conditions that would bring this sort of industry to the port. It’s been great to see this come to fruition. There’s been a lot of building the foundation for this to become more of that global centre for logistics, for the food supply chain.” transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account – A fire erupted at a residence on Carrick Road in Port St causing significant interior damage but no reported injuries Homeowner Gabrielle Blanchard was at work when she noticed smoke through her home surveillance system “The first thing I saw was something smoking The fire is believed to have started with a four-wheeler Sparks from the four-wheeler reportedly ignited a power line Brevard County Fire Rescue said multiple units responded to the fire Blanchard could only watch on as she drove home “I’m thinking about all these things like how bad is it we have Christmas presents in the house,” Blanchard said Blanchard found the road blocked by emergency vehicles and ran toward her home “I was just looking at the thick black smoke coming up and the inside of the garage That is all I could see from the road,” Blanchard said removed a window air conditioning unit to enter the house and rescue the family’s two dogs “I hugged him and just sobbed heavily because my dogs are like my kids,” Blanchard said Brevard County Fire Rescue reported that several units responded to the attic fire which originated from an ATV outside the residence The family is currently staying across the street as they begin the process of cleaning up and rebuilding Everybody and their brothers and sisters came out to help us and everybody wanted to lend a hand,” Blanchard said The cause of the fire remains under investigation Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Troy graduated from California State University Northridge with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication He has reported on Mexican drug cartel violence on the El Paso/ Juarez border nuclear testing facilities at the Idaho National Laboratory and severe Winter weather in Michigan Copyright © 2025 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. to describe the 2024 calendar year at Port Saint John by its CEO Craig Bell Estabrooks of major growth and investment at the port with its skyline changing enabling them to service vessels with capacities exceeding 10,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs representing the size of a 20-foot shipping container) the port now hosts six quay cranes – its highest capacity yet And while the arrival of the cranes in late fall is the most visible event at the port for most residents Bell Estabrooks said there was much more happening over the past 12 months big theme for us as a port authority this year We completed our original $205-million modernization and this year was heavy the additional $42 million that we received from the federal government and the provincial Regional Development Corporation,” he said referencing the funding that was initially announced in early 2022 Bell Estabrooks said construction on one of the slip in fills has been completed with all asphalt being laid meaning as line painting was being completed it would be turned over to terminal operator DP World and the fill in slip will begin being fully utilized may have noticed in recent weeks behind the new cranes and the existing cranes a new berth beginning to be used That construction, and other projects that have been undertaken at the port in recent years as it continues to grow and expand, does come with some challenges. “One of the biggest challenges we have, operationally, is that we are experiencing growth and we are experiencing record investments from our partners while we’re doing a bunch of construction,” he said. “It feels like we’re building the house while living in it.” This means, he said, that while the port is constantly trying to move cargo in an efficient manner, it’s also facing the challenge of doing so while construction continues on the property. There’s a needed balance to be struck to ensure both the port’s purpose of keeping the supply chain flowing is maintained while, at the same time, the growth and expansion of operations can be carried out with impact that prime goal. “We had the board approve a $4.7 million capital budget. This includes no government funding, for 2024, and then because revenues came in strong and we had good cash flow we got our board to add more items,” he said. “We added over two to that capital budget for more rails over on the west side. We’re constructing rails, we’re constructing piers, DP World is bringing in cranes and customers demand that we have just as an efficient port as everyone else.” That lends itself to another challenge, Bell Estabrooks said, as the local port is “early” in terms of its growth and development. The infrastructure at the port has not been in existence for “decades that we’re looking to tweak and make more efficient. That’s a luxury of larger ports” and ports which have been driving for decades. Rather, Bell Estabrooks said, Saint John faces the challenge of being a port that did not have the same level of activity it does today a decade ago while, at the same time, continuing to grow while co-ordinate with multiple partners. Those partners play a pivotal role in the port and Bell Estabrooks noted, for 2024, New Brunswick Southern Railway was instrumental to the successes witnessed in Saint John. When it comes to the global map, Bell Estabrooks said, Saint John is rarely thought of. He noted when port officials attend conferences and interact with customers who may be considering the local port as a supply chain solution “we have to explain where we are.” “Very few people know New Brunswick. Atlantic Canada is not top of mind for people that even know anything about our country, so we really have to go above and beyond to secure every bit of business that we have because half the battle is just a general awareness campaign,” he said. However, Saint John’s partnership with large-name companies and private-sector industry allows the port a foot in the door in circumstances where people have never seen the port on a map or would never think of it, he said. Those named entities can be marketed when someone has no idea where Saint John is or what the port can offer, Bell Estabrooks noted. The new cranes will be operational in early 2025, which means an enhancement of the port’s container handling capacity and increased operational efficiency, expected to only strengthen the region’s role in global trade and positioning Saint John as a key Atlantic gateway, both the port and DP World stated last in 2024. The new cranes will bring the port to its highest capacity yet and will spur new employment while attracting larger vessels, but that’s not only thing in the port’s future. “Our foot is fully on the gas,” Bell Estabrooks said noting the port’s board recently approved a $6 million capital budget with a five year outlook of approximately $40 million in total meaning roughly $10 million per year from years two to five. “We’ve begun to talk with our government partners, as well, about some green energy solutions that we think can help our terminal consume less energy.” Bell Estabrooks said it’s key the port “stay really aggressive” because it is growing and does not have the opportunity to rest on its laurels. Instead, the organization needs to “fight for every container to come through the Port of Saint John, we need to remind the world we exist.” “This journey is just getting underway. This come back story is very, very early. The full trajectory is growth and more people working on the waterfront.” Best way to celebrate a new endeavor in space Not only did he travel to Brevard to witness this mighty rocket's first flight, but he also took the opportunity to stop by the Country Cookin' Diner in Port St Bezos enjoyed pancakes and French toast with his fiancée and crew on Thursday after New Glenn's successful launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Waitress Pam Pollock told FLORIDA TODAY the crew was "down to earth with two eggs over medium and a sausage patty Jeff Bezos is the creator of Amazon and also owns Blue Origin Blue Origin has a facility located on the Space Coast, which can be seen from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex New Glenn launched from Space Launch Complex 36 which Blue Origin has invested more than $1 billion to reconstruct Bezos has been featured on numerous lists of the world's wealthiest individuals More: Blue Origin video of the drone ship Jacklyn docked at Port Canaveral in Florida Country Cookin' Diner has been serving diners home-style meals since 2009 they also own two other establishments in Rockledge and Cocoa Amber Olesen is FLORIDA TODAY's food and dining reporter DP World and Port Saint John have welcomed two of the largest cranes ever deployed at the port marking a major step in enhancing container handling capacity and operational efficiency The new additions aim to bolster the port’s role in global trade and strengthen Saint John’s position as a key Atlantic gateway each with an outreach of 65 metres and capable of spanning 24 containers wide Their arrival increases the port’s total to six quay cranes DP World first brought two cranes to Port Saint John in 2017 followed by two post-Panamax cranes in 2023 29 after travelling 720 nautical miles from the Port of Virginia in Norfolk The equipment is expected to be operational in early 2025 “We are proud to enhance Port Saint John’s capabilities with these advanced cranes,” said Doug Smith “Their extended reach and capacity will enable DP World to handle larger vessels bolstering the port’s container throughput and efficiency we’re confident the port will continue to evolve into a vital competitive gateway on Canada’s East Coast The arrival of the cranes coincides with the completion of the port’s $250-million modernization project solidifying Port Saint John’s status as a growing Atlantic gateway “The arrival of two additional cranes marks yet another transformational milestone for our port,” said Craig Bell Estabrooks “Expanding capacity and improving efficiency will be key to delivering further jobs and prosperity for our region.” chair of the Port Saint John board of directors “Having a world-class partner like DP World continuing to invest in our port is great news The momentum sparked by our modernized infrastructure continues to pay off for our community,” he said ORLANDO, Fla. – After agreeing last year to purchase Florida-based supermarket chain Winn-Dixie ALDI has announced a list of Central Florida spots it’s expanding to Central Floridians are set to get new ALDI stores in Deltona The new spots are former Winn-Dixie stores that are closed for renovations and will reopen as ALDI locations over the next several months here are the addresses where you can soon get those lower-cost ALDI groceries (with your reusable bags and quarter-fed cart Check out the Florida Foodie podcast You can find every episode in the media player below: A previous version of this story relayed an ALDI spokesperson's statement that a Winn-Dixie location in Holly Hill would become an ALDI store joined the ClickOrlando team in November 2021 New BrunswickNewsSaint John eager for Ottawa to join province in Simms Corner redevelopment By Avery MacRaePublished: May 02, 2025 at 2:29PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved New BrunswickNewsCold storage facility coming to Port Saint JohnBy Avery MacRaePublished: January 28, 2025 at 4:46PM EST DP World and Port Saint John will welcome two new cranes before the end of 2024 increasing the port’s crane count to six will enhance the terminal’s capacity allowing it to handle larger vessels and more cargo these cranes have a 65-meter outreach and can service vessels with capacities greater than 10,000 TEUs surpassing the existing cranes in reach and lift height info@cosbc.ca Board of Directors Spill Response Port Security Events Careers Secretariat Service CBC LiteSectionsNews • Canada • New BrunswickFrom pains to gains: How Saint John wants to improve trade infrastructure amid tariff worriesNipun Tiwari | CBC News | Posted: March 29, 2025 9:00 AM | Last Updated: March 29 Envision Saint John CEO says the city has active existing trade infrastructure which present opportunities. Caption: Andrew Beckett, CEO of Envision Saint John, said the U.S. trade war is shaking consumer confidence — but may yet have benefits. (Submitted by Envision Saint John) Caption: Craig Estabrooks, the president and CEO of Port Saint John, says there is untapped potential in the city's industrial parks. (CBC) Caption: Envision Saint John says the city's strategic location and the current trade landscape present an opportunity to improve trade infrastructure — and to diversify exports. Caption: Estabrooks and Beckett say Saint John’s location — with harbours that can handle large vessels — has competitive advantages. (Roger Cosman/CBC News) .embed_embed__gX4nW button { display: none; }The federal government runs a National Trade Corridors Fund for infrastructure projects that manage the flow of goods and people in and out of Canada ports and railways.Beckett said that arguing the intersection is a national trade corridor could potentially unlock federal funding.The provincial government also recently expressed an interest in the area as well Mayor Donna Reardon announced she received a letter indicating the province had enlisted an engineering firm — EXP — to lead a redesign of the intersection and is currently in the planning phase.The letter The Santa Rosa, the largest container ship ever to visit Saint John, docked at the port this week, marking a major milestone for Port Saint John At nearly the length of three football fields the vessel’s arrival highlights the port’s $205 million modernization CEO Craig Estabrooks said planning began last fall to ensure the vessel could be safely accommodated in all weather The visit also coincides with a new Maersk and Hapag–Lloyd partnership under the Gemini Cooperation which recently added Saint John to its rotation As the port aims to secure Trans-Pacific connections Estabrooks said demonstrating the capability to handle larger vessels is key to attracting new