May 22, 2018 | Category: Member News

 

Special Announcement

 VITERRA INC. JOINS WESTAC

 

Vancouver, BC – May 17, 2018 – The Western Transportation Advisory Council (WESTAC) is pleased to welcome one of Canada’s leading marketers and handlers of grains, Viterra, as the newest member of Western Canada’s premier forum for transportation leaders. The Official Representative will be Kyle Jeworski, President & CEO.

"The quality of discussion at WESTAC improves as the diversity of stakeholders grows,” says Oksana Exell, WESTAC CEO. “Members look forward to Viterra’s contribution to the open and candid discussions that take place at WESTAC in promoting a reliable, world-class transportation network.”

 

About Viterra

Viterra is a leading marketer and handler of grains, oilseeds and pulses. For over 100 years, Viterra has earned growers' business with their expertise and commitment to service that is tailored to the needs of each customer. They provide unrivaled global market insight, as well as the practical tools growers need, including Viterra risk management products, market research, live pricing and proprietary technology.

Headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, Viterra is part of Glencore Agriculture, a global market leader in originating, handling, processing and marketing agricultural commodities.

For more information visit https://www.viterra.com/ or on Twitter @ViterraCanada and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Viterra-Inc

 

About WESTAC

The Western Transportation Advisory Council, WESTAC is a Council of major transportation organizations, represented by senior decision-makers. WESTAC’s 50+ members span the modes and sectors of freight transportation: carriers and logistics providers, ports and terminals, shippers, labour unions and the three levels of government. Among others, WESTAC’s members include the largest railways, ports and commodity shippers in the country that represent a significant share of the Western Canadian economy. The members focus on critical issues that affect Western Canada’s freight transportation network to ensure that it is safe, efficient, reliable and competitive.

For more information visit, westac.com or on Twitter @WESTAC

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For further information:   Oksana Exell, President & CEO, WESTAC  Phone: (604) 687.8691