Expanded Oshawa Grain Terminal Begins Test Loads
Progress on $35+ million upgrade Enhancing port & terminal infrastructure to improve service for farmers Creating capacity today to support growing Ontario farm exports Oshawa, Ontario – The improved Port of Oshawa Grain Export Terminal has reached an important milestone, welcoming its first test shipments this fall. The terminal and associated port infrastructure is currently […]
Oshawa pier at Lakeview Park to close until spring of 2025
HOPA Ports, in collaboration with the City of Oshawa, announces the temporary closure of the Oshawa pier at the waterfront, effective Tuesday, October 15, at 8 a.m. This closure is necessary to facilitate important restorative work on the pier. We encourage all visitors to Lakeview Park to respect the temporary closure while these improvements are […]
HOPA Ports is Pleased to Announce Changes to Our Senior Management Team
HOPA Ports is pleased to announce changes to our senior management team, to help lead the continued success of our growing organization. Bill Fitzgerald, P.Eng, will take on the role of Vice President, Strategic Development, after having served as HOPA’s Vice President, Operations since 2008. In this newly-created role, Bill will draw on his skills in […]
HOPA Ports Installs 20 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
HOPA Ports recently installed 20 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Hamilton and Oshawa, marking a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions and achieving net zero by 2025. This initiative was made possible through support from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). By supporting the installation of EV charging stations in […]
Government of Canada invests in digital infrastructure projects across Canada
HAMILTON, ON – An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential for our economy. With the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF), the Government of Canada invests in making supply chains more efficient, reducing trade barriers, and directly contributes to the growth of businesses to create the economic opportunities of the future. On May 31, the Minister of […]
HOPA Ports Announces Partnership to Establish Lake Ontario Short Sea Shipping Corridor with United States
Somerset, NY in Niagara County is Proposed Location for New Partner Port Partnership between HOPA Ports and Beowulf Electricity & Data Inc. to establish a new marine service to connect key Canada-US markets. New port-to-port connection links Oshawa, Ontario and Somerset, NY. Cross-lake marine shipping corridor creates supply chain capacity and reduces emissions associated with […]
Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority celebrates 2024 shipping season with the arrival of the First Vessels
The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) celebrates the start of each shipping season with the ceremonial presentation of a Top Hat to the Captain of the first vessels, a tradition that began in 1947.
Toronto Tank Lines (TTL) expands operations with brand-new rail transload yard at Pier 25 in Hamilton
Toronto Tank Lines (TTL), a TFI International Company has reached another milestone with the opening of their newest rail transload yard located at Pier 25 in Hamilton. TTL specializes in transporting and storing a wide array of food-grade products, including dry bulk sugar, processed grains, liquid sweeteners, flour, and edible oils. Here are some key […]
Port infrastructure investments driving cargo trends
HOPA welcomed 11 million tonnes of cargo in 2023 through expanding port network In 2023, a total of 11,293,179 MT moved through the Ports of Hamilton and Oshawa Steel commodities increased by 13% over 2022 Agri-food grew by 5%; now representing 31% of total cargo HOPA named 2023 Bulk Port of the Year HAMILTON, ON […]
HOPA Ports celebrates expansion of P&H Milling Group / Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. facility at the Port of Hamilton
P&H Milling Group and Parrish & Heimbecker Limited, expands flour milling and grain storage at Port of Hamilton Expansion includes two new storage silos and the construction of a third flour mill, making P&H the single largest user of Ontario wheat P&H investment helping to feed $48 billion Ontario food processing sector Port’s agrifood cluster […]
