Operations & Supply Chain
A controlled, auditable flow designed around cold-chain integrity—from Nova Scotia waters to UAE tables.
Direct from Nova Scotia Waters
Our Eastern Shore facility operates year-round, bringing you the finest spring-caught Atlantic lobster. Each specimen is hand-selected by experienced fishermen who have worked these cold waters for generations.
Night Harvest Operations
Premium giant lobster with massive claws from Nova Scotia dock
Fresh From The Atlantic
Live catch directly from our fishing vessels off Nova Scotia
📍 Eastern Shore, Nova Scotia • Images from our sourcing operations
Our Nova Scotia Facility
Located on the pristine Eastern Shore, just 94km from Halifax International Airport for efficient air freight operations.
Sourcing Location
Eastern Shore, Nova Scotia
Premium Lobster
Nova Scotia Facility
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Nearest Airport
94 km
From Airport
1 hr 14 min
Drive Time
Location Advantages
- Direct harbor access for fresh catch intake
- Cold Atlantic waters (2-8°C year-round)
- Established fishing community partnerships
- Proximity to Halifax for air freight export
Cold-Chain Operations Flow
Every step monitored for temperature compliance and quality assurance.
Air Freight Import
Direct flights from Nova Scotia, Canada
Customs/MOCCAE Clearance
Full regulatory compliance
Receiving & Quarantine
Health inspection and quality check
Live Holding Tanks
Temperature-controlled holding facility
Cold Storage & Packaging
Professional labeling and packaging
UAE Distribution & GCC Re-export
Regional delivery network
Nova Scotia Sourcing Facility
Premium Cold-Water Excellence from Canada's Atlantic Coast
Our state-of-the-art facility in Nova Scotia represents the cornerstone of our vertical integration strategy, ensuring complete control over quality from the moment lobsters arrive at our facility.
Physical Presence
Strategically located coastal facility with direct access to fishing harbors, enabling rapid intake of freshly caught lobsters from local fishermen.
Advanced Holding Tanks
Industrial-grade seawater holding tanks with precision temperature control, maintaining optimal conditions for live lobster holding up to 8 months.
Professional Packing Room
Climate-controlled packing facility equipped for live lobster preparation, ensuring specimens are properly conditioned for long-haul air transport.
Operations Office
On-site management office for quality control documentation, shipment coordination, and direct communication with UAE operations.
Seasonal Sourcing Excellence
We exclusively source spring-caught lobsters (April-May) which are optimal for live export markets. These lobsters can be held in our premium cold-water tanks for up to 8 months, ensuring year-round availability. Fall and summer catches are not suitable for live market shipping.
Optimal catch period for live export
Not suitable for live market
Not suitable for live market
Quality maintained in cold-water tanks
Oyster Diversification Portfolio
Strategic Expansion into Premium Shellfish Markets
Building on our lobster distribution expertise, Premium Lobster is positioned to expand into the premium oyster market, leveraging existing cold-chain infrastructure and B2B relationships.
Infrastructure Synergy
Existing cold-chain logistics and distribution networks can seamlessly accommodate oyster shipments.
Consumer Sentiment
Strong and growing demand for premium oysters in UAE luxury hospitality sector.
Jurisdictional Friendliness
UAE import regulations favorable for Canadian shellfish with established MOCCAE protocols.
Ease of Integration
Minimal additional investment required—same partners, same logistics, expanded product line.