Designed to support global cargo owners, ocean carriers, and forwarders, LinX will “leverage Prince Rupert gateway’s natural advantages and IntermodeX’s advanced transload and logistics capabilities along with CN’s extensive rail network,” the company said. LinX will be served by CN’s Skeena Subdivision.
Set to launch in first-quarter 2027, Phase 1 will span more than 30 acres and feature a 100-door facility, “providing seamless transloading for both import and export cargo between North America and the Asia-Pacific region,” according to IntermodeX. The LinX facility will be the anchor tenant of the newly developed South Kaien Import Logistics Park (SKILP), a joint venture between the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) and Metlakatla Development Corporation.
“We’re excited to partner with IntermodeX. Their global reach and logistics experience is the cornerstone of SKILP and a springboard for future development,” said SKILP Director Ryan Leighton.
“It is imperative to offer customers robust logistics services including trucking, transloading, and rail as we increase our competitiveness and grow container volumes at the Port of Prince Rupert. IntermodeX brings experience, scale, and valuable expertise to our fully integrated, intermodal ecosystem,” added PRPA President and CEO Shaun Stevenson.
IntermodeX, according to the company, will enhance supply chain resilience by connecting all points in Asia with key distribution hubs in Eastern Canada and the U.S. Midwest. Matthew May, President of IntermodeX, stated, “The Port of Prince Rupert is North America’s closest gateway to Asia, making projects like LinX essential for improving supply chain efficiency and reducing disruptions. Our decision to invest in and operate this development was driven by our longstanding regional presence and strong local support, allowing us to ensure quality and efficiency.”
“Prince Rupert and Canada are key growth markets for our business. As ocean carriers and cargo owners look to diversify their port options, we see significant potential in Prince Rupert to support this shift and create meaningful opportunities for our clients,” said Lauren Offenbecher, President of SSA Marine’s conventional division.
