The Halifax Port Authority will manage and operate the port under an agreement that includes performance goals.
"The Halifax Port Authority has a global network within the industry and a proven track record," said Stephen Lund, president and CEO of Nova Scotia Business Inc. "With this new agreement, NSBI and the Sheet Harbour steering committee's objective is to see increased annual hours worked at the port and to stimulate economic growth for the Sheet Harbour community."
The Halifax Port Authority will provide multiple, competitive stevedoring companies an opportunity to use the terminal.
"We welcome the Halifax Port Authority to our community and the opportunities it can bring to Sheet Harbour," said Anthony Turner, port of Sheet Harbour steering committee member.
The port is in Sheet Harbour on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia and it is well suited for marine and resource-based industry, manufacturing and being an intermediate port for ships on their way to another destination. Companies have already established processing and shipping facilities at the port as a competitive alternative to other locations.
"We know that the port of Sheet Harbour is an important asset and we look forward to working with all of the diverse members of the community to make this a successful undertaking," says George Malec, vice-president of business development and operations, Halifax Port Authority.
