Transportation and Supply Chains

Reliable, efficient transportation is vital to Canada’s fertilizer industry and to global food security.

Strengthening Canada’s Supply Chains

Reliable transportation keeps Canada growing. Fertilizer is the foundation of food security, and getting it where it’s needed depends on strong, efficient supply chains. Most Canadian fertilizer is produced in the Prairies and must move by truck, rail, and port to reach farmers around the world. With 75 per cent shipped by rail and a narrow window for application each planting season, any disruption can have major consequences for crop production.

Reliable transportation isn’t just critical at home; it underpins Canada’s role as a leading fertilizer exporter. Maintaining dependable supply chains ensures Canadian fertilizer reaches global markets on time, strengthening our economy and our reputation as a reliable trading partner in feeding the world.

Key Issues

Investing in Trade-Enabling Infrastructure

Fertilizer Canada supports strategic infrastructure investments and the removal of barriers to strengthen Canada’s competitiveness and ensure efficient, resilient fertilizer supply chains. Reliable transportation networks are critical to delivering fertilizer to farmers, both domestically and globally.

Preventing Supply Chain Disruptions

Frequent labour disruptions at ports and railways have damaged Canada’s reputation as a reliable trading partner and harmed Canada’s economy. For the fertilizer industry alone, labour disruptions have had an estimated cost of up to $9.7 million per day. Fertilizer Canada advocates for solutions that minimize disruptions while ensuring fairness for workers.