The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) is advancing a project with national significance: CANXPORT. Originally launched as the Ridley Island Export Logistics Project (RIELP), the initiative has been rebranded to reflect its scale and long-term role in Canada’s trade future. A NEW GATEWAY FOR EXPORTS At its core, CANXPORT is a large-scale export transloading and logistics facility being built on a 108-acre site on Ridley Island at the Port of Prince Rupert. The facility is designed to transfer bulk commodities from rail into containers for global shipping, improving the flow of goods through Canada’s west coast. Once operational, CANXPORT will be able to accommodate 4.5 full-length unit trains per day, representing approximately 8 million tonnes of export capacity annually. In its first phase, the facility will add more than 400,000 TEUs of laden export capacity each year, with the potential to expand to 750,000 TEUs in the future. ORIGINS AND VISION According to Katherine Bamford, Vice President, Business Development, “CANXPORT originated as the Ridley Island Export Logistics Project (RIELP), a strategic initiative by the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) to enhance Canada’s export logistics capabilities. The project was rebranded as CANXPORT to reflect its broader national significance and long-term vision. Early works began in 2023, and in May 2024 the Canada Infrastructure Bank committed a $150 million loan to support the development.” 55 NOV 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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