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North America is rich in recovered paper that is in high demand in Asia
Connect to the powerful CN rail network and capitalize on a wealth of import possibilities.
CN has extensive knowledge of the forest products market and we can help you expand your market horizons to logs, lumber, newsprint, newspaper, panels, pulp, recovered paper, recycled paper and wood.
CN has superior rail access via our high-capacity 128,700-kg rail line to container stuffing facilities in major source areas across North America. We're dedicated to providing you with reliable, consistent service that enables you to capitalize on opportunities in the recovered paper market.
We have the equipment to transport recovered paper
Our 40-foot (12-metre) containers have a usable cube of 68 cubic metres. They are ideal for double- tack shipping on our high-capacity rail line and for container vessels.
CN connects container stuffing facilities to export terminals

CN has access to recovered paper container stuffing facilities, in Memphis, Chicago, Montreal and Toronto, that prepare your paper products for shipping to Asia.
CN can offer seamless shipping solutions for your recovered paper thanks to our access to export gateways on three coasts:
- Atlantic: Port of Halifax
- Pacific: Port of Prince Rupert and Port of Vancouver
- Gulf: Port of New Orleans and Port of Mobile
We can deliver your recovered paper faster
The transit times to Asia offer you a competitive shipping advantage. Benefit from predictable, reliable transit cycle times and manage your recovered paper imports with confidence.
| Vessel transit times | |
|---|---|
| Vancouver to 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 |
| Prince Rupert to Asia | |
| 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 |
| Halifax to Asia | |
| Halifax to Shanghai | 40-43 days |
| Halifax to Qingdao | 37-42 days |
| Halifax to Hong Kong | 31-33 days |
| Gulf of Mexico ports to Asia | |
| Gulf ports to Beiha | 36-37 days |
| Gulf ports to Qingdao | 33-34 days |
| Gulf ports to Tianjin | 33-34 days |
| Gulf ports to Guangzhou | 36-37 days |
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.
