[9], After the Royal Navy withdrew from Halifax in 1905, the dockyards were handed over to the Government of Canada. “At CMA CGM, we are very pleased to be part of this momentous occasion,” said CMA CGM Canada general manager Thiago Campos. It provides various pre-distribution services in addition to basic loading and off-loading. It covers 10 km (3.9 sq mi) of land, and looks after 150 km (58 sq mi) of water. Bank of Scotland plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under registration number 169628. In addition to being one of the world's largest natural harbours for breakbulk, bulk, roll-on/roll-off, containerized and project cargoes, the Halifax seaport has become an increasingly popular port of call for cruise ships from around the world.
“With our partners, we have been preparing for the arrival of increasingly larger vessels and this is a very significant day for everyone involved,” said Captain Allan Gray, president and CEO, Halifax Port Authority. [10] Shipping grew sharply during World War II. In 2005 the Fairview Cove Container Terminal berth depth was deepened to 16.8 metres (55 ft) (as deep as the New Panama Canal). The South End Container Terminal opened in the South End in 1969 at the site of the former Seaward Defence Base. The HPA was created on March 1, 1999 and succeeds the Halifax Port Corporation (HPC). [13] It was originally a single-berth facility, and operations were contracted out to Cerescorp Inc. Registered in Scotland No. [15], In June 2017 it welcomed its first Neopanamax vessel, the ZIM Antwerp.[16]. by

“The investments made by PSA Halifax and the Halifax Port Authority have made it possible for us to increase capacity and thus better serve our customers’ growing needs, especially for temperature-controlled cargo transportation. In addition, it is one of just a few eastern seaboard ports able to accommodate and service fully laden post-Panamax container ships using the latest technology.

Prior to World War I, the government began the Ocean Terminals project. I also want to thank the many others involved in a vessel call such as this including the ILA workforce, CN Rail, and the marine pilots and tug operators who brought her in safely and efficiently. Regional Council appoints a citizen as a member of this external board. The CMA CGM Brazil, 366 metres long, 51 metres wide and with a 15,072-TEU capacity, berthed at PSA Halifax. CMA CGM Brazil is 366 metres long, 51 metres wide and can carry 15,072 TEUs, September 10, 2020 [10], With the containerisation revolution of shipping, it was decided to build a container terminal in Halifax.
The Port of Halifax comprises various port facilities in Halifax Harbour in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Inside Logistics Online Staff, The CMA CGM Brazil berthed at PSA Halifax (Photo: Steve Farmer). The HALIFAX Port information gathered by MarineTraffic includes, wind forecasts and real-time updates for vessels in the Port of HALIFAX. Hector Jacques. The depth of the berth was increased from 14.5 to 16 metres (48 to 52 ft) and the pier was extended. With 17 of the world's top shipping lines calling the port, including transshipment, feeder ship services and direct access to Canadian National Railway (CN) inland network, the port of Halifax is connected virtually to every market in North America and over 150 countries worldwide supporting the delivery of all types of cargoes. A new railway was built through the city's South End to service the modern piers, the first of which opened in the early 1920s. The CMA CGM Brazil sails on the weekly Columbus JAX service, from South Asia to the East Coast of America. Email: clerks@halifax.ca Fax: 902.490.4208Phone: 902.490.4210. Information about Port of HALIFAX CAHAL departures and expected arrivals. The Port of HALIFAX is also known as (DARTMOUTH, DARTMOUTH CA). [11], A specialised vehicular processing facility, the Autoport, was opened in 1971. [10] A second container terminal at Fairview Cove was therefore built at a cost of $47 million and opened in 1982. Information for businesses such as licensing, development, land management and more. Cruise three seasons at the Port of Halifax! On March 1, 1999, the Halifax Port Authority (HPA) succeeded the Halifax Port Corporation. “It is a great honour to welcome CMA CGM Brazil, the largest container ship of all-time at any Canadian port. Representative of Halifax Regional Municipality on the board: 

Halifax Port Authority administers Conveniently located next to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, you will find the Dockside Shops at Pavilion 22, a vibrant open concept market offering a warm and friendly shopping experience. HPA has responsibility of managing 260 acres federally owned marine industrial land in Halifax Harbour. Many major port facilities are owned by the Halifax Port Authority (HPA), a port authority operating as a federally regulated Crown corporation of the Government of Canada. The number of vehicles handled annually by the Autoport has grown from 100,000 in 1979 to about 185,000 today. In 2019, the Port of Halifax had 179 cruise vessel calls with over 323,000 passengers aboard. Halifax Regional Police, Halifax Fire, and EMO.

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