St. John’s, NL (May 14, 2026)
Oceanex is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies (Platinum Member) for 2026, reaffirming the company’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and industry leadership.
The prestigious designation recognizes Canadian companies that demonstrate exceptional business performance, strong leadership, and sustained growth. For Oceanex, this achievement reflects not only the strength of the organization, but also the dedication and professionalism of employees across every area of the business.
“This recognition is a direct reflection of the incredible people who make Oceanex successful every day,” said Capt. Sid Hynes, Executive Chairman. “From our operations teams and vessel crews to our customer service, logistics, and corporate staff, every employee plays an important role in delivering excellence for our customers and communities.”
Maintaining the Best Managed designation year after year is a significant accomplishment and highlights the values that continue to guide Oceanex’s success – safety, customer service, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
As one of Canada’s leading transportation and logistics providers, Oceanex continues to invest in innovation, maintain over 97 percent on-time service reliability, and experience sustainable growth, all while supporting the supply chain needs of customers across the country.
Oceanex extends its sincere appreciation to all employees for their hard work, commitment, and contributions in helping the company achieve this important milestone.
“Together, we continue to build a company that we can all be proud of,” added Capt. Hynes. “This recognition belongs to the entire Oceanex team.”
About Oceanex
Oceanex is a Canadian-owned intermodal transportation company providing year-round freight service between Newfoundland and Labrador and mainland Canada. Headquartered in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, with regional offices in Halifax, Montreal, and Toronto, Oceanex operates an integrated network of ships, terminals, trucks, and specialized equipment to deliver reliable door-to-door and pier-to-pier transportation solutions. Handling approximately 50 percent of inbound freight to the island of Newfoundland and Labrador, Oceanex serves a broad range of industries with containerized, temperature-controlled, rolling freight, and project cargo services. Oceanex operates 365 days a year with industry-leading on-time performance exceeding 97 percent, connecting Newfoundland and Labrador to domestic and international markets.