“The Port community and many members of the supply chain worked together quickly to accommodate additional cargo this week and Canadian trade was able to continue flowing over our Port because of their cooperative efforts, on behalf of the Port Authority, a thank you to all,” says Karen Oldfield, President and Chief Executive Officer, Halifax Port Authority.
Extra vessels were handled thanks to the work of a broad range of companies and individuals. Supply chain members delivering service included, but were not limited to, terminal operators, stevedores, CN, trucking companies, harbour pilots, tug companies, freight forwarders, ship agents, Halifax traffic, Canada Border Services Agency, and Port Authority staff.
"We are happy to have been able to help those customers, with whom we have an ongoing business relationship with at the Port of Halifax during this difficult time for them. I think they were glad to have the Halifax option and appreciate the fact that our workforce was able to work their vessels and that CN was able to provide additional rail capacity," says Doug Rose, President, Halterm Container Terminal Limited.
The Port of Halifax is a diverse port handling bulk, breakbulk, roll-on/roll-off, and containerized cargo. “Our aim this week was to be helpful to Canadian shippers and businesses in the short-term, and we are pleased to see a resolution for the country. The Port of Halifax has 20 shipping lines regularly calling the Port and we are working aggressively to build the Port business on solid commercial grounds for the long term. We provide efficient and reliable service to 150 countries, providing global reach for Canadian economic interests,” says Karen Oldfield.
