"On July 30, the Class 1 detailed its commitment to the infrastructure project at the Port of Prince Rupert. The are is "one of North America's fastest growing and most efficient gateways - offering a unique geographical advantage." It is closer to Asia than other alternatives by 500 nautical miles and is 36 hours closer to Shanghai than Seattle. The advantages of Port of Prince Rupert lie in its deep harbour that is ice-free year round, its safe and protected approaches, and its rail reach across North American...” (Jennifer McLawhorn, 2025)
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McLawhorn, Jennifer. (2025, July 31st) CN Commits to Port of Prince Rupert's Future with Zanardi Rapids Bridge Project. Available from Railway Tracks and Structures: https://www.rtands.com/track-construction/track-structure/bridges-tunnels/cn-commits-to-port-of-prince-ruperts-future-with-zanardi-rapids-bridge-project/