Picton, ON – Picton Terminals of the Doornekamp Group and Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) have announced the forthcoming construction of a new bulk agricultural marine terminal at Picton Terminals in Prince Edward County. This state-of-the-art 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 new terminal will significantly reduce travel time for local farmers, alleviate 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 construction of storage silos and receiving buildings is set to commence this fall, with the terminal expected to be operational by 2026. This development represents a major investment in the future of regional agriculture and the local economy, creating skilled jobs and fostering economic growth in Prince Edward County.
“Our team is excited to partner with the Doornekamp Group, another family-owned business, as we build this new facility at Picton Terminals. P&H is committed to serving Canadian agricultural producers, and the addition of Picton Terminals to our supply chain strategy will make it more economical for local farmers to bring their crops to global markets,” said John Heimbecker, CEO, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited.
“The Doornekamp Group is honoured to collaborate with the visionary team at Parrish & Heimbecker. As we celebrate our first decade of port operations at Picton Terminals, we are thrilled to work with P&H to bring our shared vision of supporting regional agriculture to life. This project is an investment in the next generation of farmers, and we’re eager to get started,” said Ben Doornekamp, CEO, H. R. Doornekamp Construction Ltd.
(Aerial photo of Picton Terminals)
