Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is building a new bulk agricultural marine terminal at Picton Terminals in Prince Edward County.
The new terminal is being constructed by Doornekamp Construction Ltd. P&H said in a release the facility will provide crucial support to farmers in eastern Ontario by offering a closer, more efficient delivery option for their corn, wheat, and soybean crops.”
The company said the new terminal will significantly reduce travel time for local farmers, alleviate truck truck traffic on Highway 401 and enhance the overall efficiency of the agricultural supply chain. “With high throughput and rapid turnover capabilities, this facility is designed to meet the needs of the region’s farmers while expanding P&H’s export capacity, which currently serves customers in 24 countries,” the company said.
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Construction of storage silos and receiving buildings is slated to begin this fall, with the terminal expected to be operational by 2026.
