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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on January 28, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Benchmarking Port Fees and Cost Competitiveness Across Canada’s Marine Trade Corridors

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T8080-250279International

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Transport Canada is soliciting proposals for a study aimed at enhancing evidence-based policy and investment decisions related to containerized freight movement through Canada's East and West Coast marine gateways. The contractor will analyze and benchmark the cost competitiveness of transporting containerized goods via these Canadian ports in comparison to key US and Mexican gateways. This includes a detailed assessment of port fees and tariff structures across various vessel types and commodity categories at Canadian ports, benchmarked against international counterparts. The solicitation, titled "Benchmarking Port Fees and Cost Competitiveness Across Canada’s Marine Trade Corridors," was posted on January 28, 2026, with a response deadline of February 18, 2026. The contract is issued by the Department of Transport, under the Government of Canada, and the point of contact for this opportunity is Ti-Anna Phan-dos Reis. The work is to be performed within the National Capital Region, with the aim to support strategic decision-making in improving the competitiveness of Canadian marine trade corridors.

General Info

Transport Canada seeks proposals to benchmark port fees and cost competitiveness for containerized freight.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of TransportView Agency

NAICS

541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

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Documents

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L’invitation DP T8080-250279 - Modification no. 1_0.pdf

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Solicitation T8080-250279 - Amendment #2.pdf

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Solicitation T8080-250279 - Benchmarking Port Fees and Cost Competitiveness

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L’invitation DP T8080-250279 - Modification no. 3_0.pdf

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Solicitation T8080-250279 - Amendment #3.pdf

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L’invitation DP T8080-250279 - Modification no. 2_0.pdf

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Solicitation T8080-250279 - Amendment #1.pdf

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T8080-250279 - RFP Benchmarking Port Fees and Cost Competitiveness Across Canada

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Transport
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Ti-Anna Phan-dos ReisContracting Authority

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Transport Canada is seeking a contractor to conduct a study that supports evidence-based policy and investment decisions. The Study will analyze and compare the cost of moving containerized freight through Canada’s East and West Coast gateways relative to competing US and Mexican gateways and will also assess port fee and tariff structures at Canadian ports across multiple vessel types and commodity categories, with benchmarking against international ports

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