The Port of Churchill is taking steps to explore the possibility of year-round shipping.

 

Arctic Gateway Group has partnered with Canadian shipping company Fednav to examine what would be required operationally to support shipping throughout the year.

 

The review will focus on navigating ice-covered waters in Hudson Bay, including ice conditions, seasonal patterns, and the investments needed to make year-round service possible.

 

The work is already underway and is expected to wrap up this summer.

 

Arctic Gateway Group says the study is about business planning and understanding what would be required from an operational standpoint.

 

Any future decision on year-round shipping would involve consultation with Indigenous partners, governments, northern communities, and environmental stakeholders.