Port Traffic Metrics: Windsor
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Windsor Cargo Rebounds in 2015
Port Windsor reports cargo volume totaled 5.2 million metric tons in 2015. That was up 3.5 percent from 2014, a down year from the record tonnage handled in 2013. It also exceeded by a substantial margin the port’s five- and ten-year tonnage averages.
"Stone and construction aggregates had a remarkable year, increasing by almost 50% over 2014 and accounting for the overall gain in traffic," notes Port President David Cree, PPM®. "This substantial increase in construction materials was generated by the start of construction of the new customs plaza which will serve the Gordie Howe International Bridge".
The gains more than offset declines in salt, petroleum, grain and general cargo. "While declines in any commodities are disappointing," said Mr. Cree, "we do not see any of these as establishing a trend; they merely represent the normal cycles we experience based on numerous factors, including local economic conditions and world markets".
In summary, said Port Authority Chair George Sandala: "We are particularly gratified by both the cargo and financial results which we were able to achieve in 2015. As we have noted in the past, almost all of our net earnings are re-invested in the community. In recent years, this has resulted in significant development and improvements in Sandwich Towne, including the new HMCS Hunter Naval Reserve Facility, the development of over 1500 linear feet of fish habitat along the Detroit River and the on-going construction of two waterfront parks. As our short and long term projections remain positive, this will allow the Port Authority to continue to make significant investments in Windsor’s future".
Port Windsor reports cargo volume totaled 5.2 million metric tons in 2015. That was up 3.5 percent from 2014, a down year from the record tonnage handled in 2013. It also exceeded by a substantial margin the port’s five- and ten-year tonnage averages.
"Stone and construction aggregates had a remarkable year, increasing by almost 50% over 2014 and accounting for the overall gain in traffic," notes Port President David Cree, PPM®. "This substantial increase in construction materials was generated by the start of construction of the new customs plaza which will serve the Gordie Howe International Bridge".
The gains more than offset declines in salt, petroleum, grain and general cargo. "While declines in any commodities are disappointing," said Mr. Cree, "we do not see any of these as establishing a trend; they merely represent the normal cycles we experience based on numerous factors, including local economic conditions and world markets".
In summary, said Port Authority Chair George Sandala: "We are particularly gratified by both the cargo and financial results which we were able to achieve in 2015. As we have noted in the past, almost all of our net earnings are re-invested in the community. In recent years, this has resulted in significant development and improvements in Sandwich Towne, including the new HMCS Hunter Naval Reserve Facility, the development of over 1500 linear feet of fish habitat along the Detroit River and the on-going construction of two waterfront parks. As our short and long term projections remain positive, this will allow the Port Authority to continue to make significant investments in Windsor’s future".
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