Port Saint John (Canada): high quality food for citizens

Port Saint John (Canada) sees a high quality food supply as a major part of its activity, and relies on constant cooperation with its partners to develop its solutions. But public awareness of this role – which is also integral to the port’s social responsibility policy and actions to support the local community - is still too low. Interview with Paula Copeland, Director, Engagement & Sustainability, Port Saint John (Canada) Port Saint John has been a member of AIVP since 2020 AIVP – Port Saint John has a long-lasting relationship with clients in the food sector and supply chain, such as Crosby's Molasses, operating from your port since 1879. Canpotex, a potash distributor, also operates out of Port Saint John. This is an example of the importance of ports in the global food systems.What are the particularities of this type of traffic when compared to others? And how do you establish such long-lasting ties with these companies? Paula Copeland, Director, Engagement & Sustainability, Port Saint John – The food sector is an important part of our imports and exports at Port Saint John. Our relationship with Crosby’s Molasses is our longest partnership. They import and refine over 9000 metric tonnes of liquid bulk each year. Crosby operates a liquid bulk tank storage facility including 46 food grade storage tanks and capacity ranging from 25 metric tonnes to 10,000 metric tonnes. Nutrien and Canpotex, which are respectively a producer and distributor, contribute to quality food production via potash, which is used in fertilizers worldwide. In 2021, they exported over 1.6 million metric tonnes through Port Saint John. The potash comes to Port Saint John via rail and is exported at the Barrack Point Potash Terminal. Crosby’s Molasses Facility @ Port Saint John We…