The idea of turning Sault Ste. Marie into a transportation or trade hub has been around for more than 100 years.
Strategically located in the heart of the Great Lakes, in the centre of Canada and in close proximity to the Midwest, Sault Ste. Marie was created as a trading post.
And over the past century, the city has been mainly industry-focused, with its port locations at the city’s western edge, already well utilized to ship product and materials in and out of Sault Ste. Marie and area.
Developing A Port of Algoma, which would have direct access to rail, road and barge connectivity and utilize the expertise of Essar Ports management, could create vast regional economic potential.
The historical value of Sault Ste. Marie’s strategic location is not lost on Anshumali Dwivedi, chief executive officer of the Port of Algoma.
Dwivedi has only been in Sault Ste. Marie for a year but, as an expert on port development, he already sees the economic development potential.