Prince George Global Logistics Park

14 Aug, 2014

Prince George: One and Two Day access to Western North American Markets

Prince George, British Columbia is located at the junction of major highway and (CN) rail networks, connecting the region’s resource-based manufacturing industry to global markets with speed and reliability by superior air, road, rail, and marine infrastructure. Prince George is the transpacific Logistics Alternative linking Asia Pacific and North America.

Prince George: One and Two Day Access

Prince George, British Columbia is located at the junction of major highway and (CN) rail networks, connecting the region’s resource-based manufacturing industry to global markets with speed and reliability by superior air, road, rail, and marine infrastructure. Prince George is the Transpacific Logistics Alternative linking Asia Pacific and North America.

Prince George is Connected to the World:

• 1 and 2 day access to Western North American and US Heartland markets

• 82 rail hours from Chicago

• 17 rail hours from Prince Rupert; 12 to 40 hours closer to Asia than other west coast marine ports

• 12 to 26 truck hours access to North American markets

• Only hours to any North American destination via air

Features of Prince George:

• Prince George is a cost-effective base for distribution of products within the Asian and North American markets

• Close to major markets – less fuel, no congestion costs

• 3,000 acres light industrial land

• Favourable currency rate ($CDN compared to $US)

• Low serviced land costs

• Among the most competitive corporate & personal tax rates in Canada

• Trained and skilled labour, and home to the University of NorthernBritish Columbia (UNBC) and College of New Caledonia (CNC)

• Growing Chinese population

• Canada is the most fiscally stable of G7 nations

• Canadian Foreign Trade Zone

Additional Economic Incentives:

• Federal and provincial government investment into Prince George Airport and ongoing support within the Asia-Pacific Gateway Strategy

• Northern Development Initiative Trust offers direct incentives to businesses locating or expanding in the north including:

– Competitiveness Consulting Rebate

– Northern Industry Expansion Program (up to 25% loan guarantee)

• Low business costs (water, gas, electricity, telecommunications)

• BC Trade Investment Representatives across Asia-Pacific

The Prince George Global Logistics Park (PGGLP), the Prince George Airport Authority (YXS), and Initiatives Prince George share a common goal to see the development and growth of the air cargo and logistics industry in Prince George. YXS will carry out airside activities, and PGGLP the groundside.

For more information or inquiries, please contact:
Initiatives Prince George
Suite 201 – 1300 First Avenue
Prince George, BC CANADA v2l 2y3
Tel: 250 564 0282
Fax: 250 649 3200
e-mail: info@initiativespg.com
www.initiativespg.com

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