Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (WINNIPEG AIRPORTS AUTHORITY)
WINNIPEG — A new partnership between the federal and provincial governments and three major transportation organizations is set to strengthen Manitoba’s role in global trade.
The agreement, known as the Ports Manitoba Project, brings together Arctic Gateway Group, CentrePort Canada, and the Winnipeg Airports Authority under a new memorandum of understanding aimed at improving how goods move through Manitoba by air, rail, and sea.
The partnership links three key transportation hubs: the Port of Churchill and Hudson Bay Railway, Winnipeg’s international cargo airport, and CentrePort Canada, one of North America’s largest inland ports. Together, they will work to create a more connected and resilient trade network capable of moving goods more efficiently to domestic and international markets.
The provincial and federal governments say the agreement also strengthens Manitoba’s role as a national trade hub, especially as Canada looks to diversify trade routes and reduce reliance on congested ports elsewhere. By using the Port of Churchill’s Arctic access, CentrePort’s rail and trucking connections, and Winnipeg’s growing air cargo operations, Manitoba could become a key gateway for Canadian exports.
“This MOU is about strengthening how Manitoba’s trade and transportation assets work together,” said Nick Hays, president and CEO, Winnipeg Airports Authority.
“Improved multi-modal coordination enables a more integrated and resilient trade network. This in turn supports long-term economic opportunity for the province and for Canada.”
