THUNDER BAY PORT AUTHORITY NDEs ADMINISTRATION PORTUAIRE DE THUNDER BAY May 3, 2017 For Immediate Release CARGO VARIETY HIGHLIGHTS PORT CAPABILITIES ‘Thunder Bay Port facilities were kept busy in April with a variety of waterbome cargo. While grain shipments continued at a strong pace, the diversity of cargoes handled during the month highlighted the port’s versatility. In addition to grain, shipments of coal and potash rounded out dry bulk exports from Western Canada, Other bulk cargoes included inbound commodities for local distribution: road salt, liquid calcium chloride, and liquid petroleum. Variety was the theme at the port's general cargo facility. Keefer Terminal. International project cargo shipments destined for Western Canada included four 250-tonne electrical transformers and a 113-foot long urea pressure vessel. A modularized structure was loaded at the Terminal for marine transit to Southern Ontario. As of April 30, the port's year-to-date cargo volumes are 26% above the ten-year average. ‘Thunder Bay Port Authority is anticipating continued steady shipments through May. For further information contact: THUNDER BAY PORT AUTHORITY Tim Heney, C.E.O. (807) 345-6400 NEWS RELEASE / COMMUNIQUE CanadTHUNDER BAY PORT AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATION PORTUAIRE DE THUNDER BAY CARGO STATISTICS - 2017 With Comparative Figures in Metric Tonnes for 2016 Period From April 04 to April 30,2017 con. mas ona ° RRR SB RR: rovash oso 808 eso (a SS a eee Liquo euLK osto gas ast ase en ee es GENERAL CARGO - OTHER ° ° ° ° TOTALS 831,835, 703,266. 1,093,634 875,557. 851.835 708,266 4,093,631 875.587 DOMESTIC % 2 a 2 AMERICAN . . ° ® *Monthly statistics are edited as cargo reports are received, Cumulative totals are adjusted to reflect changes. NEWS RELEASE / COMMUNIQUE tet 100 Main Street, Thunder Bay. Ontario, Canada P78 689 Canad Tel (807) 545-6800 + Fax (807) 345-0058 » Emall:tbport8tbaytelnet