Ray‑Mont Logistics, Canadian National Railway and the Prince Rupert Port Authority have formally opened CANXPORT, a new C$750 million export logistics facility at the Port of Prince Rupert that organisers say will expand markets for Canadian exporters and sustain thousands of jobs.
The partners announced the grand opening in a joint statement reported on 28 August 2026. Ray‑Mont Logistics will operate the CANXPORT hub, which the companies describe as an export-focused logistics solution for agricultural and other commodity exporters.
CANXPORT represents a major private investment at Prince Rupert at a time when exporters are seeking improved links to overseas customers. The facility has been promoted by the partners as a way to unlock new global routes and to streamline export handling for Canadian producers.
Montreal‑based Ray‑Mont Logistics will run day‑to‑day operations at the new hub, the announcement says. The company’s role as operator is central to the project’s concept, which places a logistics operator at the heart of portside export infrastructure.
The Prince Rupert Port Authority took part in unveiling the site alongside Canadian National Railway, reflecting the public–private nature of the venture. The involvement of these organisations underlines the facility’s role in the regional trade ecosystem and its links to national transport networks.
Project backers have highlighted employment effects. According to the announcement, CANXPORT will support thousands of Canadian jobs, both directly at the facility and indirectly through strengthened export flows.
A purpose‑built export hub
Project literature presented at the opening describes CANXPORT as a bespoke export logistics hub developed to serve exporters’ needs. The partners have emphasised speed to market and access to international buyers as guiding principles for the facility’s design.
Ray‑Mont will lead operational management, while the Port Authority and CN are positioned as strategic partners in enabling cargo movement from inland producers to the Pacific gateway.
What it means for exporters
Organisers say the hub is intended to grow markets for Canadian exporters by presenting customers overseas with a more integrated and competitive export offering. The announcement named enhanced market access and improved logistics efficiency as anticipated benefits.
Supporters argue that the combination of private logistics expertise and port and rail partnership can make exporting more straightforward for producers who depend on reliable, predictable connections to overseas buyers.
The grand opening at Prince Rupert adds a significant private logistics asset to Canada’s Pacific gateway. The partners have framed CANXPORT as a step towards broader export growth rather than a standalone solution, linking the facility’s success to continued co‑operation between port, rail and logistics operators.
The report dated 28 August 2026 provided the details of the opening and the partners’ announcement. The initiative adds to a series of recent investments aimed at bolstering Canadian export capacity on the west coast, according to the partners.
CANXPORT is now operating under Ray‑Mont’s management and will be integrated into the existing trade flows through the Port of Prince Rupert, the partners confirmed at the opening. The project’s backers said they expect the facility to begin delivering the stated economic and market benefits as it settles into routine operations.