Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

Transportation and Logistics


Edmonton’s integrated transportation network efficiently serves customers regionally and around the world. With nearly $200 billion in major capital projects proceeding in northern Alberta — and with new pipeline construction proposed for the Arctic — transportation opportunities for the near future are phenomenal.

  • Two of North America’s leading railroads, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific, are expanding their capacity to service the region. 
  • Our modern roadway network continues to evolve, with the northern section of Anthony Henday Drive now under construction. 
  • Edmonton International Airport had the greatest passenger growth of all Canadian airports in 2008. Learn more about the Edmonton International Airport through the people who've experienced it www.edmontonstories.ca.
  • Through oil sands development, local firms have achieved global reputations in moving over-sized loads through challenging terrain. 
  • Volumes of container shipments are increasing through our region to Asia, increasing via the Port of Prince Rupert, B.C. As a result, Greater Edmonton is playing a greater role as a centre of distribution, warehousing and logistics.
  • Port Alberta, a partnership between EEDC, Edmonton Airports and the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, proposes to create an international trade hub in the Edmonton region.

Contact:
Jamie King
Economic Development Officer
780.917.7880
1.800.661.6965
JKing@edmonton.com

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