Saint John port is in the middle of a major comeback
Summary
Host Matt Galloway visits St. John, New Brunswick, to explore the city's resilience amid U.S. trade tensions. The episode highlights the St. John Container Port's major comeback, driven by infrastructure upgrades and a strategic pivot toward international markets like Europe and Latin America. Through interviews with port CEO Craig Bell-Esterbrooks, business owner April Logue, and third-generation longshoreman Terry Wilson, the story illustrates how local workers and companies are adapting to new global supply chain realities.
Topics discussed
Lowe's Labor Day Appliance Deals
Introduction and the Maritimes trade context
St. John's port comeback and tariff impact
CEO Craig Bell-Esterbrooks on infrastructure strategy
The scale of container shipping and global markets
Public awareness of ports and supply chain bottlenecks
April Logue and the Riptide container operation
April's transition from education to business leadership
Terry Wilson and the history of longshoremen
Preview of upcoming donut factory story
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