Eastern Ontario has reopened one of Canada's most strategic agricultural gateways with the arrival of the Federal Montreal, the first bulk vessel fertilizer cargo to dock in the region in almost three decades. Its discharge – coordinated through a logistics partnership led by V6 Agronomy alongside the Port of Johnstown – reactivates a long‑dormant section of the St. Lawrence Seaway and establishes a modern Prairie-Seaway trade corridor connecting Western Canadian producers to Eastern and international markets.
This renewed corridor links inbound fertilizers with outbound grain, pulses, and agri‑products through an integrated marine‑rail pathway. The result is a Canadian‑controlled logistics chain that improves rail asset utilization, strengthens national food security, and reduces reliance on foreign infrastructure for critical agricultural inputs and exports.
"This moment marks the renewal of a corridor that has been dormant for nearly three decades," said Ryan Brophy, CEO of V6 Agronomy. "By reactivating this gateway, we are creating a reliable, efficient, and globally competitive route that benefits farmers from the Prairies to the Great Lakes. It's a major step forward for Canada's agricultural sector."
A Modernized Corridor for Canadian Agriculture
Reestablishing direct marine fertilizer imports into Eastern Ontario delivers:
- Reliable, domestically controlled access to essential crop nutrients
- Expanded eastbound marine capacity for Prairie growers
- Efficient match-back flows for outbound grain, pulses, and agri‑products
- Reduced transportation emissions through improved marine and rail efficiencies
- New global diversification opportunities, including access to European and emerging markets
All discharge, handling, and loading operations occur entirely within the marine and rail footprint – ensuring no impact on municipal roads or surrounding communities.
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