Located on the Eastern seaboard of Canada, in the Province of New Brunswick, Port Saint John is Canada's 3rd largest seaport by volume of cargo handled. With an average of 28 million metric tonnes of cargo annually, Port Saint John is one of Canada's key ports recognized for its strategic importance to the nation's trade and economy.\n\nNot only is the port an international seaport, it is also part of the critical infrastructure of the municipality and region, providing close to 3,000 direct and indirect jobs.\n\nThe Port is essential to New Brunswick's petroleum, forestry and aquaculture industries and to its import and export trade. The Port also makes a significant contribution to the provincial tourism sector through its rank as the fourth busiest cruise destination in Canada.\n\nThe port is a cornerstone of the Saint John community, a facilitator of trade and a part of Canada's transportation infrastructure, providing the marine gateway to global markets.