By Alice McFarlane

New imports and exports between Port of Churchill and world markets for fertilizer shipments

Mar 18, 2025 | 10:36 AM

Agricultural producers on the Prairies stand to benefit from a collaboration between Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) and Genesis Fertilizers Limited Partnership (Genesis Fertilizers).

The two organizations will focus on cutting fertilizer import and export costs, improving supply chain reliability, and expanding market reach.

Genesis Fertilizers and AGG will cooperate to source and import phosphate and ammonium sulphate supply from international vendors as feedstock for the products to be produced at Genesis Fertilizers proposed 1,128 MTPA nitrogen fertilizers facility to be built at Belle Plaine, Sask.

AGG and Genesis would distribute supply domestically through facilities at the Port of Churchill and the planned SuperCenter distribution network of Genesis Fertilizers. Currently, this feedstock is brought into Canada from the United States by other importers.

Jason Mann, president and chief executive officer of Genesis Fertilizers said working with AGG is a significant step forward for Genesis.

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“It 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,” Mann said. “With AGG’s reliable port and rail infrastructure, along with the shorter route to world markets offered by Canada’s Arctic Trade Corridor, we can reduce transportation costs and improve supply chains for both domestic and international markets.

AGG CEO Chris Avery said the partnership speaks to the value AGG can provide to Western Canada’s agricultural and resource industries.

“Which we need more than ever given trade uncertainty with the United States,” Avery said. “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.”

In addition, AGG will utilize Genesis Fertilizers’ transportation and storage needs to expand its logistical capabilities and grow their operations. By collaborating on best practices for storage, shipping, distribution, and supply chain management, AGG can create operational efficiencies that will benefit both organizations.

This is expected to increase shipping and rail traffic, optimize the use of AGG’s rebuilt infrastructure, and establish a strong new relationship with a key player in the Canadian fertilizer industry.

Both companies are also committed to increasing jobs and training for Indigenous and northern communities through this increased economic activity.

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com

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