CPKC Designates Nine Site Ready Locations Across North America to Fuel Industrial Development and Economic Growth
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) has announced a significant milestone in its strategic initiative to foster industrial growth across North America. As part of its ongoing Room to Grow economic development strategy, CPKC has certified its first nine Site Ready locations—rail-served, development-ready tracts of land located across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. These sites are poised to support new industrial facilities and expand existing operations, offering a powerful combination of connectivity, capacity, and economic opportunity.
“With Room to Grow on more than 6,000 acres of developable land strategically positioned throughout North America, we are uniquely positioned to support our customers in creating customized industrial development solutions,” said John Brooks, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at CPKC. “Our nine Site Ready locations offer a compelling platform for companies seeking to establish or expand their operations, delivering value through direct rail access, shorter development timelines, and seamless connectivity to key markets.”
The Site Ready Program is a cornerstone of CPKC’s approach to economic development. It is designed to convert underutilized land into high-potential industrial sites, optimized for speed-to-market and long-term operational success. The newly certified locations were developed in collaboration with Burns & McDonnell, a globally respected engineering, architecture, and construction firm known for its expertise in industrial planning and infrastructure development.
“Burns & McDonnell is proud to work with CPKC in bringing the Site Ready Program to life,” said Courtney Dunbar, CEcD, EDFP, AICP, and Site Selection Director at Burns & McDonnell. “This initiative takes a proactive approach to industrial site development by integrating site due diligence, strategic rail access, infrastructure planning, and targeted capital investment. Together, these elements prepare these sites to attract transformative industrial projects and unlock sustainable economic growth across North America.”
Unveiling the Nine Site Ready Locations
Each of the nine Site Ready locations was carefully selected based on rigorous criteria to ensure they offer maximum value to potential investors and operators. These certified sites are not only located in key geographic regions, but they also come with a range of strategic advantages that simplify and accelerate the development process.
Key benefits of the Site Ready locations include:
- Strategic Geography: All nine locations are positioned near major highways, ports, and commercial hubs, giving tenants direct access to national and international markets.
- Immediate Development Potential: Each site is pre-qualified and ready for construction, significantly shortening the planning and permitting timeline.
- Direct CPKC Rail Access: Sites are served by CPKC’s extensive rail network, offering an efficient and cost-effective logistics solution for inbound and outbound shipments.
- Local Economic Impact: The development of these sites is expected to generate employment, attract private investment, and stimulate economic activity in local communities.
These designated sites span the breadth of CPKC’s tri-national network, which is the only single-line railroad linking Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. This unique cross-border connectivity enhances supply chain efficiency, reduces transit times, and facilitates seamless trade across the continent.
A Transformative Model for Industrial Development
The Room to Grow strategy has proven to be an effective tool for driving value across CPKC’s vast network. The launch of the Site Ready Program marks a new chapter in this effort, offering prospective tenants and developers an actionable pathway to rapid industrial development.
Rather than waiting for demand to drive development, CPKC is taking a proactive approach. By identifying, certifying, and marketing these properties as investment-ready, the company is sending a clear message: it is ready to partner with businesses looking to grow, relocate, or expand their industrial operations in North America.
In addition to site certification, CPKC offers comprehensive support throughout the entire development lifecycle from site planning and infrastructure design to construction, rail integration, and operational logistics. This full-service approach significantly reduces risk and complexity for prospective developers.
Success Stories from the Room to Grow Portfolio
The impact of the Room to Grow strategy is already evident through several high-profile developments across the CPKC network:
- In Dallas, Texas, CPKC recently launched a new auto compound, providing vital logistics support for automotive manufacturers and distributors operating in the southern U.S.
- In Kansas City, Missouri, a new Americold cold storage facility is nearing completion. Once operational, it will serve as a key node in the food supply chain, leveraging direct rail access to support temperature-sensitive goods distribution.
- In Denton, Texas, construction is underway on a multi-commodity transload facility that will handle a variety of freight types, from raw materials to finished products, helping local businesses better manage inventory and distribution.
Each of these projects illustrates CPKC’s ability to turn land assets into dynamic economic engines. By aligning infrastructure investment with private sector demand, the company is helping regions unlock their potential and become competitive destinations for industry.
Building Long-Term Value for North America
The Site Ready Program exemplifies CPKC’s broader commitment to creating sustainable economic development across the continent. As global supply chains evolve and demand for nearshoring and regional logistics solutions grows, businesses are increasingly seeking flexible, scalable sites with dependable infrastructure.
With its integrated rail network and newly certified industrial locations, CPKC offers a compelling solution. Whether supporting the reshoring of manufacturing, the expansion of distribution hubs, or the development of new processing and storage facilities, these sites are built to accommodate a wide range of industries—including automotive, energy, chemicals, agriculture, consumer goods, and more.
Furthermore, the environmental benefits of rail shipping lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduced highway congestion, and improved fuel efficiency add an important dimension for companies seeking to align their operations with sustainability goals.
About CPKC
With its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, CPKC is the first and only single-line transnational railway linking Canada, the United States and México, with unrivaled access to major ports from Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf Coast to Lázaro Cárdenas, México. Stretching approximately 20,000 route miles and employing 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise.