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Strong partnerships, strategic investment at Port of Halifax

In 2022, the Port of Halifax crossed the 600,000 TEU annual throughput threshold for the first time. Thanks to the 18 ocean carriers and the collective effort of PSA Halifax, CN, the ILA, and with dedicated support from the marine pilots and tug operator, 601,700 TEUs moved through Halifax's containerized cargo terminals, PSA Halifax Atlantic Hub and PSA Halifax Fairview Cove."In 2022, PSA Halifax, CN and the Halifax Port Authority ... [+]

PSA expands its presence in the Port of Halifax

PSA International Pte Ltd recently acquired Ceres Halifax Inc. from Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha. PSA Halifax will now operate two container terminals in Halifax, namely Atlantic Hub and Fairview Cove, jointly branded under PSA Halifax.PSA Halifax’s Atlantic Hub terminal is located at the south end of the city of Halifax ... [+]

Port of Halifax welcomes MSC Indus 2 Service

The Port of Halifax is receiving a new direct call with India through MSC Indus 2 service. The maiden call arrives early in October. The service will berth at the South End Container Terminal operated by PSA Halifax. The first sailing from Mundra commenced on Sept. 7, 2021, with MSC ... [+]

Largest containerized cargo vessel call at a Canadian port

The CMA CGM Marco Polo arrived at PSA Halifax in the Port of Halifax on May 18. This is the largest containerized cargo vessel to call on a Canadian port, and the first call for a vessel of this size along the East Coast of North America. The CMA CGM Marco ... [+]

Port of Halifax welcomes latest 15,000+ TEU vessel

The CMA CGM Chile is the latest vessel over 15,000 TEU to call at the Port of Halifax. The vessel arrived at PSA Halifax Dec. 8. ADT. This is the first call for the CMA CGM Chile to the Port of Halifax. The CMA CGM Chile is an ... [+]

Port of Halifax Cargo Operations Remain Fluid

The movement of containerized cargo vessels through the Port of Halifax has not been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. "Right now, all marine partners in the Port of Halifax are together working very hard to maintain supply chain fluidity and keep cargo moving through our international gateway," said Captain Allan Gray, President ... [+]

Port of Halifax Board announces new President and CEO

The Board of the Halifax Port Authority (HPA) has chosen its new President and CEO: Captain Allan Gray will be concluding his tenure as Harbor Master and General Manager – Operations of Fremantle Ports in Perth, Australia, and joining the Halifax Port Authority as President and CEO in late November ... [+]

Port of Halifax launches industry-leading Vessel Forecast Summary application

The Port of Halifax is providing additional visibility on expected container vessel arrival times. A Vessel Forecast Summary (VFS) application is now live on the Port of Halifax Operations Centre; cargo owners and port service providers including terminal operators, pilots, tug operators, truckers and CN Rail now have access to ... [+]

Port of Halifax Undergoing Digital Transformation

The Port of Halifax is taking steps to become one of the most digitized ports on the eastern seaboard. The Port Operations Centre on the Port of Halifax website, www.portofhalifax.ca, has become a critical digital tool for the sharing of real-time information with customers and the larger community. Shippers and cargo owners ... [+]

Record Year for Port of Halifax

Containerized cargo volume through the Port of Halifax has set a new port record. Containerized cargo volume in 2017 is 559,242 TEU, up 16% over 2016. This is the highest volume of containerized cargo the Port of Halifax has handled in a single year. The previous record was 550,462 TEU, ... [+]

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