CPKC certifies nine Site Ready locations to boost industrial growth across North America

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has certified its first nine Site Ready rail-served locations across North America, part of the company’s broader “Room to Grow” strategy aimed at unlocking economic potential through industrial development.

“With Room to Grow on more than 6,000 acres of developable land in Canada, the United States and Mexico across our unrivalled network, we are uniquely positioned to support our customers in new industrial development solutions that drive economic growth across the continent,” said John Brooks, CPKC executive vice-president and chief marketing officer. “Our nine Site Ready locations provide the ideal platform for businesses seeking to efficiently build new or expand existing operations, creating new value and capitalizing on the economic opportunities presented by the reach of our North American network.”

Developed in collaboration with global engineering firm Burns & McDonnell, the Site Ready Program turns underutilized land into development-ready industrial properties with built-in rail access, shortened construction timelines and large site acreage.

“Burns & McDonnell is proud to collaborate with CPKC on the development of the Site Ready Program, which transforms underutilized land tracts into prime, rail-served industrial development sites,” said Courtney Dunbar, CEcD, EDFP, AICP, site selection director at Burns & McDonnell. “By aligning site diligence, rail-service capabilities, functional master planning and targeted capital improvements, the program positions CPKC Site Ready properties to attract significant industrial investment. This initiative showcases the transformative power of strategic site planning to unlock economic potential and drive sustainable growth across North America.”

The certified locations offer proximity to major markets, comprehensive support from CPKC and the potential for job creation and increased regional investment.

The announcement builds on recent projects under CPKC’s Room to Grow strategy, including a new auto compound near Dallas, Texas; a cold storage facility nearing completion in Kansas City, Mo.; and a transload facility under development in Denton, Texas.