LEDC (London, Ontario, Canada)



Transportation

London is located midway between Detroit and Toronto at the junction of the NAFTA Superhighway. Two NAFTA superhighway routes currently exist. One crosses the U.S.-Canada border at Sarnia/Port Huron, utilizing the Highway 402/401 corridor to access U.S. markets. The other route is at Windsor/Detroit utilizing the Highway 401 corridor.

Canadian National Rail Freight

CN Rail Freight provides service to local industry for both outbound and inbound shipment of goods and materials. CN is the only railway in North America to cross the continent East-West and North-South serving ports on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts, providing shippers with many options to reach markets in all three NAFTA nations.

Canadian Pacific Railway Freight

Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) is a Class 1 North American railway, providing freight transportation services over a 14,000-mile network in Canada and the United States. This network serves major Canadian ports and cities from Montreal to Vancouver, and key centres in the U.S. Midwest and Northeast. Its Vancouver-Chicago corridor provides shippers with the most direct route between these two key transportation centres, while its Montreal-Chicago corridor is part of the most direct route from Europe to the U.S. Midwest. With eight Canada/U.S. border crossings, CPR customers have access to the Pacific Northwest, the southern U.S. and Mexico.

London International Airport

London International Airport now ranks as the 12th busiest passenger airport in Canada and the 11th busiest airport as measured by aircraft take-offs and landings. The Airport is home to over 40 businesses and generates an economic impact to the area in excess of $220 million. From aircraft manufacturing at Diamond Aircraft to fixed and rotary wing flight training, to jet and piston aircraft maintenance, the London International Airport is a hub for general aviation services in Southwestern Ontario.

Local businesses also rely on London International Airport for their cargo needs. With 24-hour operations, excellent Airport infrastructure, 24-hour Canada Customs on site, outstanding road and rail links - air cargo is a growing and vital component to the Airport operations.

Via Rail London

Via Rail's London passenger terminal is the fourth busiest in Canada. Fourteen trains per day serve the London station with connections to Toronto, Sarnia and Windsor. A recently upgraded terminal provides a high standard of customer comfort, convenience and service.

Related Services

London Advanced Border Processing Centre

A centre of excellence that services those drivers who do not have the means to transmit customs information prior to arrival at the U.S. / Canada border. This facility is supported by both U.S. Customs and Canada Customs and meets the U.S. Customs requirements for pre-arrival information.

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CN Railway Freight
CP Railway Freight
London Advanced Border Processing Centre
London International Airport
VIA Rail


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MCCORMICK CANADA

"As we were formulating our plans to consolidate our Ontario manufacturing operations in London, we contacted the LEDC to determine how they could assist us. Through their professional, innovative approach, they provided comprehensive research, discretely shared similar experiences from other companies, opened doors for us and provided much welcomed support in our recruiting efforts. LEDC has been a terrific partner in our expansion and we look forward to our ongoing relationship."

Keith Gibbons, Asia Pacific and Chairman, McCormick Canada