From logistics to aerospace, Calgary companies are helping to move the world.
With air, rail and ground access connecting the city to millions of customers, Calgary is Western Canada’s inland port. Our expertise in geospatial data, navigation and communication equipment manufacturing, custom software development and hardware, and manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MMRO) have also made Calgary an emerging centre of excellence and innovation in the global aerospace industry.
From logistics to aerospace, Calgary companies are helping to move the world.
Learn why Calgary's strengths in logistics, technology and aerospace are driving growth in Calgary's Transportation & Logistics sector.
DOWNLOAD REPORTWith one of Canada’s busiest and best-connected airports, major highways north-south and east-west, two of North America’s Class 1 railroads, and efficient access to ocean ports, Calgary is a gateway to millions of customers locally and internationally.
The City of Calgary’s Goods Movement Strategy is ensuring infrastructure within the city is in place to support longevity and continue to improve the Calgary region’s supply chain and transportation ecosystem.
Offers a business administration diploma with a supply chain management major.
Offers hands-on training and education in aviation, logistics management and supply chain management.
Only post-secondary in Alberta offering hands-on training in aerospace and UAV. The Centre for Innovation and Research in Unmanned Systems (CIRUS) leads industry partnered applied research in unmanned systems.
World renowned specialty in geospatial science and engineering, integration with autonomous mobile systems and related technology for autonomous systems.
Our interactive investment map highlights the foreign direct investment (FDI) that has taken place in the Calgary area over the past 6 years.
Explore investment in CalgaryThe Living Lab initiative plays a key role in positioning Calgary as one of the most innovative and business-friendly cities in Canada.
The Living Lab opens up public spaces, transportation corridors, the dark fibre and LoRaWAN networks and other City-owned assets for testing, validating and showcasing technological innovation including unmanned and autonomous systems, augmented reality and virtual reality.
Calgary offers abundant and affordable industrial land supply. Three major industrial regions offer a network of industrial parks, intermodal facilities and on-airport logistics parks. All have access to rail, road and air transportation. Ample space for development at transportation nodes along major corridors makes Calgary the optimal place to grow your business
Alberta’s Aerospace and Transportation & Logistics sectors are both projected to make significant investments in digital transformation by 2024. Aerospace and defense spend is projected to be CAD $54 million while transportation and logistics will be $1.6 billion.
See how Aerospace is leading digital transformation on our DX spend dashboard.
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Calgary Airport Authority operates an aviation hub at its airports that create a hub of economic activity, a trusted neighbor, a gateway to possibilities, a place where people, purpose and commerce connect.
WestJet was founded in 1996 in Calgary and is intent on being one of the five most successful international airlines in the world providing our guests with a friendly caring experience that will change air travel forever.
Amy Smith
Business Development Manager, Aerospace & Logistics
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