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The Port Today

Barrack Point Potash Terminal... «"Show Me Where (Map Ref 1)"»

The Barrack Point Potash Terminal is dedicated solely to storing and shipping potash. The potash is sold to Mexico, South America, Europe and other global markets.

Potash arrives in Hopper Cars A Car is unloaded in 4 minutes via bottom chutes Conveyor belts carry the potash to storage sheds
Did You Know?
Potash is used as an ingredient to fertilizer, but it is also used in the manufacturing of soaps, glass, pharmaceutical drugs and paper.
Did You Know?
Potash is one of Saint John's top exports. Half of the world's supply of potash is found in New Brunswick and Saskatchewan. New Brunswick's potash mine is located in Sussex with deposits as deep as 3,200 feet
Did You Know?
Barrack Point was given its name because in the 1800's a military barracks was located where it stands today.

«NB Potash transported around the world.»


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