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SLH Transport
Gord M. Gillespie, President
The Continental Gateway is an exciting multimodal initiative that will help ensure economic stability. For this initiative to be successful, it will need to provide an affordable, environmentally friendly, “cradle to grave” transportation solution focused on on-time, efficient delivery in all sectors. Government support is critical to ensuring transportation companies have the road infrastructure required to meet ever-changing needs of all industries and to safely and efficiently move goods to their destinations. This is crucial to a globally competitive and prosperous economy.
Reducing port and border delays, as well as gridlock in our major centres is vital to ensuring the economic growth of all stakeholders. Improvements at the Windsor-Detroit border and investment along Highway 20 and Highway 401 are important in addressing gridlock and its impact on supply chain expenses. The Continental Gateway will help develop a competitive advantage for Canadian business. SLH Transport look forward to continued participation and support from all levels of industry and government.
Ontario Trucking Association
David Bradley, CEO, Canadian Trucking Alliance President, Ontario Trucking Association
The Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor is welcome news for the trucking industry that relies on the road network to get goods to market.
Ontario, Quebec and Canada’s economic prosperity relies on moving goods efficiently and reliably. Without dependable and cost effective transportation, our manufacturers, exporters and retailers cannot effectively compete in today’s global economy.
Modern just-in-time manufacturing processes, and modern “pull” logistics systems, demand a transportation system that is flexible, reliable and provides a high level of customer service. The trucking industry dominates goods movement because it can provide the level of customer service demanded by shippers operating in the information age.
To help our economy grow, the trucking industry requires updated infrastructure and regulations to meet service level requirements. To remain internationally competitive, we must constantly reinvest in our vital transportation infrastructure, and review and update regulatory policies.
The Continental Gateway initiative offers a unique opportunity to make the necessary investments and eliminate regulatory barriers.
