Atlantic Canada brings you closer to lucrative markets in the United States and Europe
With Atlantic Canada so close to major markets, shipping is easy. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ensures seamless and tariff-free shipment of goods and services from Atlantic Canada to over 416 million consumers living in the rest of Canada, the United States and Mexico.
How Close?
- Atlantic Canada is within a day’s drive of half of the entire North American population – connected by a four-lane highway that includes the Trans-Canada Highway and the northern terminus of U.S. Interstate 95.
- Atlantic Canada’s four international airports offer dozens of daily flights to major destinations.
- Atlantic Canada’s cargo-shipping infrastructure involves big names like FedEx, DHL, Emery Worldwide, Purolator and Kuehne & Nagel.
- Atlantic Canada’s year-round deepwater ports bring you two days closer to Europe than any other port on the eastern seaboard.
The Atlantic Canada Export Edge
- Exports from Atlantic Canada have been steadily increasing during the last decade, reaching $21.7 billion in 2005.
- More than 79.7% of exports go to the U.S. Other major export markets include the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Japan, China and Brazil.
- More than 95% of the region’s billion-dollar software support and customer contact centre industry services go to outside markets.