7. A Diverse Economy
Percentage Distribution of GDP 0% 0% Edmonton GDP: $54 B)
(Total
0% 0%
Accommodation & Food
Service
Utilities
Other Services 3%
Information, Culture & 3%
2%
Recreation
4%
Educational Services
5%
Finance & Real Estate
17%
Health Care & Social
Assistance
5%
Manufacturing
13%
Public Administration
6%
Professional, Scientific &
Technical Services
8%
Construction
13%
Agriculture
9%
Transportation &
Warehousing
12%
Source: City of Edmonton / Edmonton Economic Development Corporation
8. An Enabling Industry
Sectors Directly Supported by Transportation
0%
0% 0%
0%
Accommodation & Food
Utilities
Service
Other Services
Information, Culture &
Recreation
Educational Services
Finance & Real Estate
Health Care & Social
Assistance
Manufacturing
Public Administration
Professional, Scientific &
Technical Services
Construction
Agriculture
Total
Trade, Transportation &
Warehousing
Source: City of Edmonton
12. Strong
Rail
Network
Rail & Intermodal Services
Two class 1 rail
services providers:
• Canada National
Railway
• Canadian Pacific
Source: City of Edmonton
13. Access to Global Markets
• Network of existing &
expanding rail
infrastructure
Source: City of Edmonton
14. Canada National (CN)
• Home to CN’s
Western Region
Base of
Operations
Source: Canada Rail
21. Educational Resources
PRIVATE SECTOR TRAINING
i.
ii.
iii.
Alberta Big Rig Driver Education
Capilano Truck Driving Training
Institute
Gennaro Transport Training
26. Competitive Advantages
• Access to
• a domestic
customer
base of
• $10 Million in
Western Cda
• Strong import
& export
potential
Source: City of Edmonton
28. Competitive Advantages
• Expanding Infrastructure
• Rail & Cargo service, Intermodal, Hwy 63, Henday, etc.
• Favorable diesel fuel costs in Canada
• Access to well connected industrial land – EETP
• Expertise to move Heavy & Oversize loads
• What is industry saying?
29. “”Edmonton is where it ALL happens.
This is where it gets
built, manufactured,
produced & shipped.
People want Alberta exposure &
Edmonton exposure.”
• David Young, Senior VP, Managing Director, CBRE
30. “If you support the Construction, Manufacturing &/or
Energy industries
& you want to grow your business
& your profits,
Edmonton is the 1st choice
for your distribution location.
There is no other Western Canadian city that has the
same warehousing or
transportation advantages.”
• Michael Haas, President, MTE Logistix
12% of Edmonton’s GDPEmploys more than 108,000 peopleFacilitates the annual movement > $75 billion of Alberta products to international markets.
12% of Edmonton’s GDPEmploys more than 108,000 peopleFacilitates the annual movement > $75 billion of Alberta products to international markets.
The Yellowhead Highway and Trans-Canada Highway are the major Canadian east - west connectorsExcellent access to international trade corridors
The Yellowhead Highway and Trans-Canada Highway are the major Canadian east - west connectors
CN and CP operate approximately 9,600 route kilometers in Alberta and transport about 66 million tonnes into and out of the provinceBoth transport 66 million tonnes in/out of the province
http://www.cn.ca/en/news/2012/09/media_news_cn_invest_expansion_prince_george_20120905 CP - Edmonton Intermodal Facility project timelines:2011 – Federal EA and CTA approval completed 2011- (Nov) 2012 – Construction and open for limited use 2014 – Construction completed and facility in service
http://www.cn.ca/en/news/2012/09/media_news_cn_invest_expansion_prince_george_20120905 CP - Edmonton Intermodal Facility project timelines:2011 – Federal EA and CTA approval completed 2011- (Nov) 2012 – Construction and open for limited use 2014 – Construction completed and facility in service
http://www.cn.ca/en/news/2012/09/media_news_cn_invest_expansion_prince_george_20120905 CP - Edmonton Intermodal Facility project timelines:2011 – Federal EA and CTA approval completed 2011- (Nov) 2012 – Construction and open for limited use 2014 – Construction completed and facility in service
Cargo Services7 pure cargo airlines16 passenger & cargo airlines 2 cargo handlers > 40 freight forwarders & customs brokers Edmonton 7 cargo-handling terminals > $3.6 billion worth of goods shipped out of Alberta’s airports
Cargo Services7 pure cargo airlines16 passenger & cargo airlines 2 cargo handlers > 40 freight forwarders & customs brokers Edmonton 7 cargo-handling terminals > $3.6 billion worth of goods shipped out of Alberta’s airports
Cargo Services7 pure cargo airlines16 passenger & cargo airlines 2 cargo handlers > 40 freight forwarders & customs brokers Edmonton 7 cargo-handling terminals > $3.6 billion worth of goods shipped out of Alberta’s airports