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North America is rich in pulp that is in high demand in Asia
Connect to the powerful CN rail network and capitalize on a wealth of import possibilities.
Canadian pulp producers are ready to answer the growing demand for pulp, forest products, logs, lumber, panels, recovered paper and wood in Asia. As the largest carrier of forest products in North America, CN can offer you seamless shipping solutions for your pulp products.
Western and eastern Canada have some of the largest fiber source areas in North America. CN boasts superior rail access to the pulp producers in these areas.
We can offer you a complete transportation solution thanks to our high-capacity 128,700-kg rail line and our network of break bulk and container stuffing facilities.
We have the equipment to transport pulp
Whether you are shipping by bulk or by container, we have the right equipment. CN's containers are ideal for double-stack intermodal shipping on our high-capacity line and for trans-Pacific shipping.
- Specialized wood pulp boxcars protect pulp shipments and are equipped with a steel-floored and a capacity of 75 and 100 tons.
- 20-foot containers have a usable cube of 1,169 cubic feet.
- 40-foot marine containers are loaded on CN's flat cars.
We connect container stuffing facilities to export terminals
CN has access to key pulp container stuffing facilities that prepare pulp for export at the Port of Vancouver terminals: Deltaport, Centerm and Vanterm.
CN also has access to key break bulk export gateways at the Port of Vancouver and in Squamish, British Columbia.
We can deliver your pulp faster
The Transit times to Asia offer you a competitive shipping advantage. Benefit from predictable, reliable transit cycle times and manage your pulp imports with confidence.
| Vessel Transit Times Canada's west coast - Asia | |
|---|---|
| Prince Rupert to Tianjin | 15 days |
| Prince Rupert to Shanghai | 14 days |
| Prince Rupert to Qingdao | 14 days |
| Prince Rupert to Guangzhou | 17 days |
| Prince Rupert to Hong Kong | 16 days |
| Vancouver to Tianjin | 16 days |
| Vancouver to Shanghai | 16 days |
| Vancouver to Qingdao | 16 days |
| Vancouver to Guangzhou | 18 days |
| Vancouver to Hong Kong | 18 days |
Transit times based on bulk vessel speed of 13.5 knots
Port of Prince Rupert - North America's Northwest Gateway
The Port of Prince Rupert is the site of a high-capacity container gateway. Phase 1, now completed, has an estimated capacity of 500,000 TEUs, with up to two million-TEU capacity in the future.
Contact the China team today
CN WorldWide provides an extension of CN's services. Contact our team of experts to find out how we can help connect you to a wealth of import and export opportunities. CN WorldWide has offices in China in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Qingdao, and Beijing, as well as in South America.
Call 1-888-269-9605 today or send an email.
