At Canadian Pacific, we are committed to alternative, environmentally friendly energy growth – and wind energy is no exception. Our extensive rail network, dedicated transload facilities and our experienced logistics team can help you move your wind components quickly and easily.
We are leaders in transporting wind power generation equipment -- hubs, nacelles, tower sections, and blades -- and our capabilities speak for themselves:
- 3500 carloads shipped since 2005
- Interchange with other class 1 railways including BNSF, UP, NS, CSXT, and CN
- 15ft clearances across the majority of our network (excluding British Columbia)
- Transload facilities with crane equipment for loading and unloading components
- Transload locations centrally located between many wind farms, allowing manufacturers to stage inventory- reducing lead time on future sales
- Direct access to US Midwest wind developments
- End-to-end multi modal logistics solutions that are flexible and customized
- Ability to move wind components by both unit train and single car shipments
- Ability to “nest” towers
- Dedicated fleet of 70 ton 89’ flat cars, which can be modified for all wind components
- Access to wind-friendly ports such at Thunder Bay, Duluth, Fraser Surrey Docks, Milwaukee, and Montreal
Our partnerships with transload facilities provide access to major new wind farm developments in the U.S. Midwest and Canada with direct access to four wind tower manufacturers in Canada (DMI, Marmen, Hitachi, CS Wind). We also provide access to key North American break bulk ports including Duluth, Thunder Bay, Montreal, and Vancouver.
Our team of experts have moved over 3,500 carloads of wind components since 2005.
For more information, contact:
Veronica Mantler, CPLS Account Manager - Wind
Telephone - 403-319-7410
veronica_mantler@cpr.ca
David Walker, CPLS Director - Project Cargo
Telephone - 403-319-7487
david_walker@cpr.ca