Partnership aims to boost Prairie agriculture supply chain reliability

A new collaboration between Genesis Fertilizers Limited Partnership and Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) aims to cut fertilizer import and export costs, improve supply chain reliability and expand market reach for Prairie agricultural producers.

The two companies have signed a letter of intent to develop more efficient logistical and supply chain solutions. The agreement includes plans to import phosphate and ammonium sulphate for Genesis Fertilizers’ proposed nitrogen fertilizer plant in Belle Plaine, Sask., and distribute it through the Port of Churchill and Genesis’ planned SuperCenter network.

“This new collaboration with AGG is a significant step forward for Genesis Fertilizers, and is made possible by the substantial work AGG has done to strengthen the efficiency and reliability of the Hudson Bay Railway and grow the capabilities of the Port of Churchill,” said Jason Mann, president and CEO of Genesis Fertilizers.

Genesis Fertilizers plans to use AGG’s port and rail infrastructure to access global markets at a lower cost. The companies say the partnership will also help create jobs and training opportunities for Indigenous and northern communities.

“Working together we can diversify western Canadian trade routes via the shorter route AGG provides to world markets, and continue to step up and serve Canadian businesses and families with northern import and export optionality,” said Chris Avery, CEO of AGG.

Genesis Fertilizers expects the partnership to reduce lead times and costs while improving fertilizer distribution in Canada and internationally.