Tidewater is a term used by industries and governments[1] to refer to access to ocean ports with international marine services for import and export of commodities. For export, the commodities can be shipped via trucks, trains[2] and/or pipelines[3] to a port, thereby opening the door to more lucrative prices on global markets. Getting to such a port is particularly important for landlocked jurisdictions seeking to expand and diversify markets for natural resources.[4]