J.D. Irving, Limited

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Quality and service since 1882

J.D. Irving, Limited is a diverse family owned company with operations in Canada and the United States. For over 125 years, our focus has been on providing quality service and products to customers around the world. Our head office is in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Eastern Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), and the United States. We are a team of 15,000 dedicated employees, with business units in:

Irving Transportation Services (ITS) group is a network of companies that provides a comprehensive range of road, rail and ocean services to the global market. The ITS group is comprised of the following companies:

Since our inception over 125 years ago, our employees continue to build JDI into a diverse group of performance-driven enterprises. It is through our dedicated team and using the best practices, to make the best products that enable us to serve our customers - at home and around the globe.

Make Kent Line your carrier of choice – call (506) 632-1660

Our History

From the first vessel, the Elkhound, purchased in 1934 by Mr. K.C. Irving, to the official incorporation in 1946, to our streamlined services today, Kent Line has built a solid reputation. Explore Kent Line’s legacy of excellence at sea.

Our Services

Services

If you are looking for tailor-made shipping solutions, Kent Line has a well-established reputation providing breakbulk, project cargo and agency services. Take advantage of Kent Line’s flexible, cost-effective and customized solutions.

Trade Lanes

Kent Line delivers timely, flexible, cost-effective shipping solutions to customers throughout Northern Europe, the eastern U.S. Seaboard, east coast Canada, U.S. Gulf, Central America, South America, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean. Explore Kent Line’s expansive serving area.