Government of Canada announces new Sufferance Warehouse at the Port of Hamilton, Ontario to facilitate secure and efficient trade Français
HAMILTON, ON, April 1, 2026 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to investing in our supply chains to bolster trade diversification. Today, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), announced on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, the licence approval in principle for a new Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) sufferance warehouse located at the Port of Hamilton, Ontario.
A sufferance warehouse is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the CBSA for the short-term storage and examination of imported goods. The facility only receives and releases cargo that has undergone the appropriate health, safety, and security examinations by the CBSA prior to its arrival at the warehouse.
This new licence approval in principle will ease bottlenecks at our ports of entry by providing additional space for CBSA Border Services Officers to examine goods upon importation. When the final verification of regulatory and program requirements are confirmed, the CBSA will officially issue the licence for the Hamilton Container Terminal's facility, located at Pier 18 in Hamilton.
The CBSA is committed to working with the Hamilton Container Terminal and HOPA Ports, in order to enable Canada's trade economy to grow and compete in international markets while also improving efficiencies for CBSA operations.
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"The Canada Border Services Agency plays a crucial role in protecting Canadians and facilitating legitimate trade. This new sufferance warehouse in Hamilton will allow the CBSA to improve the flow of goods coming into Canada and alleviate congestions at ports of entry. We are committed to making trade work better for everyone and that will help make Canada more prosperous."
-- The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety
"The licensing of this new sufferance warehouse strengthens our border operations while supporting Canada's trade goals. By expanding secure infrastructure at key points in the supply chain, we're helping Canadian businesses access more markets and move goods safely and efficiently."
-- Erin O'Gorman, President, Canada Border Services Agency
"The approval in principle of the CBSA Sufferance Licence for Hamilton Container Terminal's rail facility marks an important milestone for Hamilton and Southern Ontario's trade community. This enables importers to move goods to an inland facility closer to their end markets and allows exporters to access lower-cost rail options for outbound freight. The designation acknowledges the Canada Border Services Agency's role in facilitating secure and efficient trade, supports trade diversification, and reduces congestion at primary gateways."
-- Amandeep Kaloti, President, Hamilton Container Terminal Inc
"CBSA's approval in principle represents a major milestone in advancing the new rail terminal at the Port of Hamilton. Backed by HOPA's investment in rail infrastructure at Pier 18, this development supports an import/export operation with the capacity to handle more than 300,000 containers annually; strengthening supply chains, reducing costs and emissions, and delivering lasting benefits for Hamilton, the region, and the broader economy."
-- Ian Hamilton, President & CEO, HOPA Ports
Quick facts
- Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster security at the border and strengthen the immigration system, all while keeping Canadians safe.
- In Budget 2025, Canada introduced $5 billion for new port, airport, and railway infrastructure over seven years and the new Major Projects Office (MPO).
- The MPO works towards getting nation-building projects built faster by streamlining and accelerating regulatory approval processes and by helping to structure and co-ordinate financing of these projects.
- Canada's Border Plan and Budget 2025 emphasize the importance of investing in a strong border to safeguard Canadians and our economy.
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SOURCE Canada Border Services Agency
Contacts: Media Relations, Canada Border Services Agency, [email protected], 1-877-761-5945
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