Savage is opening its new state-of-the-art Niagara transload facility at BMI Group-subsidiary Bioveld Canada’s Thorold multimodal hub in Ontario, Canada.
This latest addition to the Savage transload network will enhance logistics and transportation options for businesses in the Niagara region, the Greater Toronto area, and Western New York state, Ohio and Pennsylvania, providing a vital link between rail, maritime, and truck transportation, the company reported.
“Our new Savage Niagara transload facility underscores our commitment to delivering innovative and reliable transloading solutions for customers and building out our robust and connected Savage transload network across North America,” Jason Ray, president of Savage’s infrastructure sector, said in a news release. “Bioveld Canada’s Thorold multimodal hub is a prime location, and we’re excited to be a part of this dynamic community while helping businesses in the region optimize their supply chains.”
Strategically situated in the heart of the Golden Horseshoe, the Niagara transload is ideally positioned to serve businesses across multiple industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and construction. Savage offers a full suite of transload services, allowing customers to efficiently move goods between railcars, marine vessels, and trucks, reducing transportation costs and improving supply chain flexibility.
The transload facility is located at the Thorold multimodal hub, a 1000-plus acre industrial park within the Niagara Ports network, jointly managed in partnership between BMI Group and HOPA Ports. The site provides direct access to major rail networks and highways, as well as the Welland Canal, connecting Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, making it a key hub for regional and international trade.
“The Savage Niagara transload is a significant strategic development that strengthens Thorold’s economic foundation, makes it more attractive for logistic intensive industries, and expands the region’s access to key markets throughout Canada and the United States,” BMI Group CEO Paul Veldman said.
“It’s a win-win for all of us."
Savage and BMI Group, an Ontario-based transformative development company, plan to invest in modern infrastructure and safety measures to ensure efficient and environmentally responsible transload operations, the companies added.
“We congratulate Savage on its investment in the Niagara transload facility at the Thorold multimodal hub,” stated Jim Athanasiou, president and CEO of the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation. “As manager of all waterfront properties along the Welland Canal, this project is a great example of the work being done with land owners and developers to enhance trade and connectivity, supporting the continued growth of the regional economy and of North America.”