ROAD Highways from all points in the United States and Canada join the Trans Canada Highway, entering Nova Scotia from New Brunswick at Amherst. Cape Breton is accessed by the Trans Canada via the Canso Causeway which runs north of the Bras d'Or Lakes and terminates at the North Sydney Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal. Another route, Highway 104/Route 4, runs south of the Bras d'Or Lakes and continues to Sydney. RAIL Rail is an extremely cost-effective choice for the bulk transportation and distribution of goods. The Cape Breton and Central Nova Scotia Railway (CB&CNR) is a short-line operation and provides daily freight service between Sydney and Truro. CB&CNR also connects with Newfoundland via Marine Atlantic at North Sydney. At Truro, the line connects to the Canadian National line from Halifax to Montreal, with connections to all major North American centres. AIR Commercial air services are available at the Sydney Airport, which is currently served by Air Canada, Air Atlantic, Air Saint Pierre and Royal Air Charters. The airport is centrally located and offers flights and connections to major centres in Atlantic Canada, central Canada and the northeastern U.S. with connections to other North American and international destinations. WATER Cape Breton's harbour system is located at the centre of Atlantic coast trade routes and on the Great Circle Route. The harbour system offers a deep, Y-shaped area that caters to year-round shipping activities and can accommodate panamax size vessels. Docking facilities are available at the Sydney Government Wharf, Sydport Industrial Park, North Sydney, DEVCO International Pier, and the Sysco dock. The International Pier is one of the most advanced bulk-loading facilities in the world. Passenger and freight service to Port-Aux Basques and Argentia, Newfoundland, is available through the Marine Atlantic ferry terminals in North Sydney.