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Notice of Annual General Meeting

May 9, 2025

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Thunder Bay Port Authority Annual General Meeting will take place online on Wednesday, June 11th at 1:00 p.m. This meeting will be open to the public via a live stream. To receive a link and instructions for joining the meeting, please contact the Port Authority at (807) 346-7397 or austin@tbport.on.ca. The annual reports & financial […]

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Notice of Harbour Dues Increase

January 2, 2025

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Pursuant to Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, Thunder Bay Port Authority wishes to advise of an increase to harbour dues for the 2025 shipping season. Updated rates will be effective March 15, 2025. The updated rate schedule can be found here. Further information may be obtained on request and persons interested in making representations […]

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Notice of Annual General Meeting

April 15, 2024

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Thunder Bay Port Authority Annual General Meeting will take place online on Wednesday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m. This meeting will be open to the public via a live stream. To receive a link and instructions for joining the meeting, please contact the Port Authority at (807) 346-7390 or mel@tbport.on.ca. The annual reports & financial […]

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Busy September Brings Record Cargo

October 17, 2023

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Keefer Terminal experienced a significant surge in general cargo traffic in September, making it the Terminal’s busiest month in recent history. Year-to-date cargo at Keefer Terminal has more than doubled from last year’s record year, with 48% of all 2023 cargo tonnage coming into Keefer Terminal in September alone. Freight included shipments of steel pipe, […]

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Port of Thunder Bay Selects Chris Heikkinen as new CEO

October 12, 2023

Endorsement Follows North American-Wide Search Thunder Bay, ON – (Oct. 12, 2023) – The Port of Thunder Bay, announced today that its board of directors has chosen Chris Heikkinen as the organization’s next chief executive officer. Heikkinen, who currently serves as the port’s Director of Business Development and Terminal Operations, succeeds Tim Heney, the […]

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Thunder Bay Port Shipments Remain Strong

September 12, 2023

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The Port of Thunder Bay has had a busy summer season with strong shipments of grain, potash, and general cargo. As of August 31, 2023, crews at Thunder Bay elevators have loaded an extra 1 million metric tons (MT) of grain compared to the same period in 2022. Total port grain shipments are just […]

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Supply Chain Partners Keep Canadian Grain Flowing at Port of Thunder Bay

July 9, 2021

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Prairie grain farmers are fulfilling increased demand for Canadian grain in Europe and North Africa thanks to an efficient supply chain and ready capacity at the Port of Thunder Bay. Grain elevators in Thunder Bay, Canada’s furthest inland port, are experiencing a surge in grain throughput. The global pandemic has created voids in grain supply […]

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Grain Surge Eases, Other Cargoes Rebound in Port of Thunder Bay

July 9, 2021

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The June cargo tally at the Port of Thunder Bay is indicating a return to normal after a year of remarkable grain volumes. Year-to-date grain shipments remain above average, but well behind last year’s peak volumes. The record Prairie grain stock from 2020 has been substantially moved to market due to strong rail movement to […]

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Supply Chain Partners Keep Canadian Grain Flowing at Port of Thunder Bay

May 5, 2020

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First Ocean-Going Salty Arrives in Port of Thunder Bay

April 10, 2020

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International shipping is open in the Port of Thunder Bay. The Cyprus-registered M.V. Tufty became the first ocean-going “Salty” vessel to enter the Port this season, berthing at Richardson’s Main elevator Friday, April 10. The season opened to domestic vessel traffic in March and strong grain shipments have been observed during the first few weeks. […]

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