Our Cargo Partners
Hamilton International is home to a strong network of leading air cargo carriers and logistics partners, supporting the movement of goods across Canada and around the world, including:
Strategic Advantages
Dedicated Cargo Infrastructure
Hamilton International’s $12-million, 77,000-square-foot Cargo Centre supports a range of air cargo and logistics operations. Cargojet occupies approximately half of the facility as its anchor tenant, with the remaining space managed by Aeroship Handling Ltd. under a common-use model.
24-Hour Efficiency
Hamilton International offers complete 24-hour operations with no slot restrictions or ramp congestion, guaranteeing quick aircraft turnarounds. The airfield features a dual-runway system measuring 10,000 feet and 6,000 feet, supported by on-site Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) customs processing.
Cost Effective Growth
Competitive aeronautical fees and strategic route development incentives support airline partners in launching new services and expanding their networks.
Well Located. Well Connected.
Hamilton International sits just 50 minutes from downtown Toronto and several major Canada-U.S. border crossings. It features an immediate 90-minute regional catchment area of 8.8 million people, extending to a 24-hour truck catchment of over 150 million consumers.
Integrated Transportation Network
Hamilton International is home to Canada’s premier domestic cargo freighter distribution network, provides direct access to major highway networks and sits only 15 minutes away from the busiest shipping port in the Great Lakes.
Hamilton Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
The City of Hamilton is a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Point, providing businesses with streamlined access to information, programs and resources that can support international trade. The designation brings together the City of Hamilton, Hamilton International and the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority to help businesses navigate available trade incentives, including duty deferrals and tax exemptions.
Hamilton is strategically located near major 400-series highways, the U.S. border and the Greater Toronto Area and offers multimodal connections by air, road, rail and marine. The FTZ point, in tandem with Hamilton International’s cargo infrastructure and 24-hour operations, positions Hamilton as a strategic gateway for businesses looking to import, export and expand into global markets.
Strategic Incentives & Advisory Services
Hamilton’s FTZ point aims to help businesses expand their reach to international markets through a combination of tax and duty relief programs, tariff exemptions and exclusive concierge investment services by a dedicated group of sector experts. These individuals are ready to assist businesses with inquiries, information, programs and incentives to advance and expand international trade opportunities.
Additionally, Hamilton’s FTZ point provides direct contact and coordination with programs offered by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), alongside various federal and provincial programs that may be available to your organization.
Airline Incentives Program
Hamilton International works closely with carriers to build tailored incentive programs that align route viability with regional economic goals. Every air service development opportunity is treated uniquely, with customized programs built specifically for proposed routes.
