News Items
- Milestone Cruise Season in Halifax
- Port of Halifax Welcomes President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Business Leaders
- Record Breaking Week for Cruise in Halifax
- The Port of Halifax Welcomes the Newest Vessel of the Cunard Line; Queen Victoria
- Port of Halifax Welcomes Queen Victoria, Cunard Line’s Newest Vessel on Friday
- Ports of Hamilton and Halifax forge closer ties to promote short-sea shipping
- Direct Container Shipping Service Between Halifax & Vietnam Ports Begins August 19
- Port of Halifax Celebrates Milestone - Over 2 Million
- Public Notice - Port of Halifax Welcomes Tall Ships
- Port of Halifax to Collaborate on Short-Sea Shipping to the Midwest
- New Service Launching for Atlantic Exporters to Reach International Markets
- Pier 21 to become a National Museum
- Port of Halifax and Odessa Sign Memorandum to Promote Trade
- Glenora Distilleries Wins "Export Growth Through New Markets" Award Sponsored by Halifax Port Authority
- Seven Month Long Cruise Season Kicks Off May 15th with Arrival of MS Maasdam
- New Study Finds $1.5 Billion in Port-related Economic Impact
- K Line Makes its Inaugural Call to Halifax
- Port of Halifax Welcomes Investments in Atlantic Gateway Infrastructure Projects
- Consortium of Four Container Lines Selects the Port of Halifax for Weekly Container Service
- Notice of Special Examination
- Notice of Annual Meeting
- Public Notice - Port Practices & Procedures
- Port of Halifax to welcome 2 millionth cruise passenger in 2009
- Oldfield extended as Halifax Port Authority head
- CMA CGM announces new Port of Halifax service
- News Archives from Previous Years
Milestone Cruise Season in Halifax
November 5, 2009, Halifax, N.S – The Port of Halifax wraps up another busy cruise season today with the arrival of the Crystal Symphony, a Crystal Cruises vessel sailing from Montreal to Boston on her New England & Canada voyage.
The 2009 season was an exciting one, with 118 vessel calls and over 227,000 cruise visitors. The direct impact from cruise this season is estimated at $50 million from passenger, crew, and cruise line expenditures.
The Port of Halifax had 19 cruise lines call this season with the addition of two new lines in 2009 - Costa Cruise Line and Helios Shipping Cruise Line. Halifax also welcomed five new cruise vessels this season - Costa Atlantica, Queen Victoria, Clelia II, Balmoral and Tahitian Princess.
“2009 has been a milestone season,” said Cathy McGrail, Manager of Cruise Development for the Halifax Port Authority, “this year we celebrated over two million cruise visitors to our port, welcomed the second largest ship ever built by the Cunard Line, Queen Victoria, and had a record breaking day on October 8th welcoming five vessels and 11,000 passengers.”
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Michele Peveril
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-1060
mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
www.portofhalifax.ca
The Halifax Port Authority welcomes Canadian Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, the Hon. Perrin Beatty and Business Leaders
November 3, 2009, Halifax, N.S - Karen Oldfield, President and CEO of the Halifax Port Authority and a Director of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to partner with The Hon. Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to host a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, November 3rd. This discussion will bring together Atlantic Canadian Business leaders to discuss ideas and issues that the Chamber is working on as well as those issues affecting local businesses. It will provide an opportunity for open dialogue and discussion on key business issues which impact local businesses, during this cycle of opportunity and challenge in Canada, and abroad.
Record Breaking Week for Cruise in Halifax
October 6, 2009, Halifax, N.S – The Port of Halifax is celebrating a record-breaking week for cruise, handling 16 cruise ships in 5 days with a total capacity of 27,657 passengers. Thursday is expected to be a record day with over 11,000 passengers expected in Port.
“Fall is prime time for cruise in our Region and the Port of Halifax has become a popular destination with many multiple-ship days this cruise season,” said Cathy McGrail, Manager of Cruise Development for the Halifax Port Authority.
The Port of Halifax provides a safe harbour for cruise ships. Within the past two weeks Halifax has accommodated several requests for vessels that have been diverted from other ports due to weather, and these vessels stayed overnight in our Port. Today, for instance, a total of 6 cruise ships are now expected in the Port of Halifax with one of those vessels diverted because of weather.
Over 85,000 cruise passengers have visited the Port of Halifax since Labour Day.
The direct impact from cruise this season is estimated at $50 million, to our region, from passenger, crew, and cruise line expenditures. Each cruise ship visit equates to approximately 2.3 direct person years of work in the local economy.
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Michele Peveril
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-1060
mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
www.portofhalifax.ca
The Port of Halifax Welcomes the Newest Vessel of the Cunard Line; Queen Victoria
October 2, 2009, Halifax, N.S – The Port of Halifax welcomes Cunard Line’s newest vessel, Queen Victoria, on October 2, 2009 for her inaugural call.
The Port of Halifax has a long history with Cunard Line dating back to the company’s founder Samuel Cunard, who was born in Halifax in 1787. Since then, Cunard Line cargo ships and ocean liners have frequented Halifax Harbour, including 22 calls by the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 during her 40 years of service, and 12 visits by flagship Queen Mary 2 since her inaugural call in 2004.
“Cunard Line and the Port of Halifax have long-standing, historic ties. Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth 2 and now Queen Victoria have all visited Halifax harbour and we are pleased to have their newest vessel calling today,” said Cathy McGrail, Manager of Cruise Development, from the Halifax Port Authority.
”I am honoured to bring Queen Victoria into Halifax for the first time,” said Captain Ian McNaught, master of the ship. “Being the birthplace of our founder and the site of so much history between us, Halifax will always hold special significance to Cunard.”
Queen Victoria will do a tour of the Halifax harbour between 7:30am and 8:20am - the best viewing points will be from Point Pleasant Park, the Woodside Ferry Terminal, the Nova Scotia Hospital and the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal. Queen Victoria will then dock along the Halifax Seaport and will depart that evening.
Queen Victoria is a part of the Cunard Fleet, which also consists of Queen Mary 2 and will include the line’s new ship Queen Elizabeth in 2010. Queen Victoria was named by the HRH the Duchess of Cornwall. Her maiden voyage was in January of 2008, and since then she has sailed 202,790 nautical miles and has called on Ports in Asia, Europe, North and South America, Africa and Australia.
Attached please find a backgrounder on Queen Victoria
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Michele Peveril
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-1060
mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
www.portofhalifax.ca
Port of Halifax Welcomes Queen Victoria, Cunard Line’s Newest Vessel on Friday
October 1, 2009, Halifax, N.S – The Port of Halifax welcomes the newest vessel of Cunard Line, Queen Victoria, on October 2, 2009. Queen Victoria will do a Harbour Tour before it berths along the Halifax Seaport.
Harbour Tour Details- Best Times for Viewing:*
1 – Point Pleasant Park, 7:30 am
2 – Woodside Ferry Terminal, 7:45 am
3 – Nova Scotia Hospital, 7:55 am
4 – Dartmouth Ferry Terminal, 8:10 am
5 – Historic Properties, 8:20 am
Please see the attached Map for further details on viewing locations along the Dartmouth and Halifax Waterfront.
Please Note: Queen Victoria’s Captain, Ian McNaught, will be available for media interviews on Friday morning at 9:45am. Please report to 1215 Marginal Road, Halifax Port Authority Administration Building, along the Halifax Seaport. Interviews will take place in front of the Samuel Cunard statue.
A news release will be issued by the Halifax Port Authority on Friday morning regarding Queen Victoria’s inaugural call to Halifax.
* Times are approximate and may change
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Michele Peveril
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-1060
mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
www.portofhalifax.ca
Ports of Hamilton and Halifax forge closer ties to promote short-sea shipping 
September 18 , 2009, Halifax, NS - Officials from the Hamilton Port Authority were in Halifax yesterday to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Halifax Port Authority aimed at advancing the development of short-sea shipping service opportunities.
“We recognize that the strategic location of both ports provides a cost effective and efficient gateway for maritime commerce flowing into and out of the Great Lakes Region and the St. Lawrence Seaway,” said Bruce Wood, the Port of Hamilton’s President & CEO. “By promoting short-sea shipping opportunities with Halifax, customers in the heart of North America could access the many connections that the Port of Halifax can provide to markets worldwide.”
As part of the MOU, the two ports will further evaluate the business case for short-sea shipping, identify potential customers and service operators, and plan for marketing of joint opportunities.
“As part of business development for the Port of Halifax, we are exploring the potential for short-sea shipping links with Hamilton in a more formalized way through this agreement signed between our two ports,” said Karen Oldfield, Halifax Port Authority President & CEO.
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Media contacts:
Michele Peveril
Port of Halifax
(902) 426-1060
mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
www.portofhalifax.ca
Bruce Wood
Port of Hamilton
(905) 525-4330
bwood@hamiltonport.ca
www.hamiltonport.ca
Direct Container Shipping Service Between Halifax & Vietnam Ports Begins August 19
August 11, 2009, Halifax, NS - The CKYH Alliance will start direct container shipping service between ports in Vietnam and Halifax on August 19, 2009. Ho Chi Minh City is being added to the current AWE-4 service including direct port calls at Singapore, Shekou, Hong Kong, and Yantian.
The CKYH Alliance members, Cosco Container Lines, "K" Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping, began calling the Port of Halifax in May 2009 providing connections between Asia and the East Coast of North America. Halifax is the only Canadian port of call on the weekly service.
South East Asia, including Vietnam, is a growth market for the Port of Halifax. Trade is expanding between Halifax and South East Asian countries faster than trade with traditional transatlantic markets. Currently, Asia is the origin for almost half of the containerized cargo handled over the Port of Halifax. The sourcing of apparel production, footwear and furniture by Canadian and U.S. retail importers has encouraged the expansion of container services to Vietnam.
“K” Line operates eight of its 4015-TEU vessels on behalf of the CKYH Alliance for the AWE-4 service. This will be the first direct service between the port of Cai Mep, which serves Ho Chi Minh City, to Norfolk and New York. Transit time is estimated to be 30 days from Ho Chi Minh City to Halifax and 23 days from Halifax to Ho Chi Minh City
Direct service between Vietnam is achieved with the harbor at Cai Mep being dredged to handle deep-sea container vessels. Cai Mep is the first port completed of six planned container terminals.
The port rotation of the revised AWE-4 service will be: Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Shekou, Hong Kong, Yantian, Norfolk, New York, Halifax, and back to Singapore.
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Contact: Michele Peveril
Manager, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Halifax Port Authority
Phone: 426-1060
Email: mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
Port of Halifax Celebrates Milestone - Over 2 Million
Halifax, NS – July 23, 2009 – Thursday, July 23rd will mark an important milestone as the Port of Halifax celebrates over two million cruise visitors to visit the city since the first season in 1980.
“The port has welcomed over two million cruise visitors which we’re celebrating with local community, the tourism industry, and cruise visitors,” said Cathy McGrail, Manager of Cruise Development, Halifax Port Authority.
Upon arrival in Port Thursday, each visitor will be presented with a small gift of Acadian Maple Syrup and a Nova Scotia Flag pin.
Another highlight of the day will be a Taste of
Nova Scotia luncheon with partners from Halifax
Regional Municipality, the Captain of the MS Maasdam and his senior staff, and cruise visitors from the Holland America Line vessel.
“We are honoured to celebrate this milestone with the Halifax Port Authority and the cruise ship visitors,” says Janice Ruddock, executive director of Taste of Nova Scotia. “Of course the best way to celebrate is with Nova Scotia food and wine…so chef Ryan Adams of Five Fishermen restaurant is preparing a lunch of Garden Gazpachio with creme fraiche and a Seafood Salad paired with wines from Domaine de Grand Pré to give our visitors a truly local culinary experience,”
“Every year, our passengers and crew look forward to visiting Halifax. It is a marquee destination for us, and the people here have always made us feel welcome. Today, we are very pleased to be supporting the Mission to Seafarers, Halifax as our way of saying thanks to the people of Halifax and recognizing the important contribution by the Mission who support crews who visit,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs."
Holland America Line will be presenting a donation to the Mission to Seafarers – Halifax in support of their Annual Appeal Fundraiser 2009.
In 2009, the cruise industry will contribute over $50 million to the local economy from passenger, crew and cruise line expenditures.
Details of the 2009 schedule are available at www.cruisehalifax.ca. The site allows cruise visitors to plan their visit and give a sense of the experiences Halifax has to offer.
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Contact: Robyn Bell, Public Affairs
Halifax Port Authority
Phone: 426-3465
Email: rbell@portofhalifax.ca
Public Notice - Port of Halifax Welcomes Tall Ships
The Port of Halifax and Halifax Seaport are proud Corporate Sponsors of the 2009 Tall Ships Festival taking place July 16th-20th.
This year’s festival will welcome approximately 40 vessels from all over the world, which will be available for boarding from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. This will be the fourth time in two decades that the Halifax Harbour has welcomed the Tall Ships.
The Tall Ships Festival is hosted by Waterfront Development Corporation Limited.
Port of Halifax to Collaborate on Short-Sea Shipping to the Midwest
Halifax, NS - July 16, 2009 - The Port of Halifax is collaborating with an Ohio port which aims to become a gateway to the Midwest. The Halifax Port Authority and Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding on July 15 to discuss the development of short-sea shipping opportunities via the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.
"The Midwest has long been an important inland market for the Port of Halifax and we are looking at all angles to diversify the options open to shippers interested in reaching major US markets whether by short-sea shipping or rail," says George Malec, Vice President, Business Development and Operations, Halifax Port Authority.
A 13-person delegation of port, civic and union leaders visited the Port of Halifax on July 14 and 15.
New Service Launching for Atlantic Exporters to reach International Markets
Halifax, NS – July 6, 2009 – A new “Less than Container Load” Consolidation Service is being launched for local exporters. This new LCL service will provide exporters in the Atlantic region with a proximate and efficient link for their shipments to mainland Europe.
This service is a partnership between the Province of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries, Agriculture and Aquaculture, the Halifax Port Authority, and International Transportation & Logistics specialists, Kuehne + Nagel Ltd. to offer more efficient and cost effective access to European markets for our local area exporters.
“Currently, goods exported from Nova Scotia are sent to central Canada, consolidated there and then shipped to Europe,” said Scott Hosking, Director of Marketing with the Departments of Agriculture and Fisheries and Aquaculture. “This service will put local exporters on a competitive playing field by eliminating a step in the process.”
“We are pleased that this partnership enables us to assist local exporters and the region’s third party logistics companies to better utilize the Port of Halifax to meet their shipping needs”, said Karen Oldfield, President and CEO, Halifax Port Authority. The Port of Halifax currently connects exporters to over 150 countries via 16 shipping lines.
The Halifax Port Authority and Kuehne + Nagel will work with exporters and local forwarders to consolidate their shipments of dry freight on a guaranteed weekly service bound for Bremen, Germany which will act as the hub to provide coverage within continental Europe and beyond. Today will mark the first shipment of the North American Gateway Express LCL service.
“Kuehne + Nagel Ltd is proud to be partnering with the Port of Halifax. This new service will provide a timely and cost effective less than container load (LCL) alternative to access the Northern European Markets and we look forward to providing our expertise and service in this venture”, comments John Levin, President and CEO of Kuehne + Nagel Ltd.
Exporters interested in using this new LCL service should contact their local freight forwarder, or call Robin Shaw, Export Seafreight Manager with Kuehne + Nagel at (902) 420-6500 Ext. 219, or email her at: robin.shaw@kuehne-nagel.com.
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Contact: Michele Peveril
Manager, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Halifax Port Authority
Phone: 426-1060
Email: mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
Pier 21 to become a National Museum
Halifax, June 24, 2009 -Pier 21, on the Halifax Seaport, will become Canada's newest national museum. Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently announced that the new museum will be dedicated to recognizing the contributions of immigrants and new Canadians to Canada's culture, history and heritage. Currently a national historic site, Pier 21 served as a primary gateway for immigrants to Canada from 1928 to 1971. The Government of Canada, Pier 21 Society, Pier 21 Foundation and Halifax Port Authority are partnering to support the new national museum at Pier 21. The Halifax Port Authority's Halifax Seaport includes the national historic site that will house the national museum. This will be just the sixth national museum in Canada and only the second national museum outside of the National Capital region.
For history on Pier 21's significance to Canadian immigration, visit www.pier21.ca
Port of Halifax and Odessa Sign Memorandum to Promote Trade
Ottawa, June 4, 2009 – The Port of Halifax, Canada and Odessa, Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Cooperation today aimed at identifying and generating new business opportunities for both ports.
Representatives of the Port of Halifax attended a ceremony at the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada today, hosted by Ukrainian Ambassador Ihor Ostash, along with representatives from the Canadian Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Canadian MPs.
The Memorandum recognizes the current two-way trade between the Ports of Halifax and Odessa and promotes an expansion of opportunities for importers and exporters in both countries to utilize Halifax as a gateway port for Canada and North America, and the Port of Odessa as a gateway port for Ukraine and Eastern Europe via the Black Sea.
Major commodities that currently move between the two ports include seafood and meat, wood products, railcars and finished goods.
The Port of Halifax currently has cooperation agreements with the Port of Chennai (India), the Suez Canal Authority, and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp.
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Contact:
Michele Peveril
(902) 426-1060
mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
Glenora Distilleries Wins "Export Growth Through New Markets" Award Sponsored by Halifax Port Authority
Halifax, NS – May 22, 2009 - At the 26th Annual Export Achievement Awards Gala last night, the Halifax Port Authority presented the "Export Growth Through New Markets" award to Glenora Distilleries.
Lauchie MacLean, President of Glenora Distilleries accepted the award presented by Patrick Bohan, Manager of Business Development. Halifax Port Authority is a Gold Sponsor of the event and an award sponsor for the third year.
The Glenora Inn & Distillery is located at Glenville, Inverness County, Nova Scotia. Glenora Distillery, is a micro-distiller with an annual production of 250,000 litres of whisky. Their flagship product “Glen Breton” is the only single malt whiskey produced in North America. Their exports are sent abroad to markets in the U.S., Bermuda, Mexico, Europe and beyond.
“Glenora Distilleries is a success story for the Atlantic Region and they have demonstrated how a local company can build their business by tapping into international markets,” said Mr. Bohan.
The Port of Halifax is served by a wide array of small and large carriers that connect our region to over 150 countries. In total, Halifax now has 11 of the world’s top 15 container lines calling our Port and can market the fact that we have more individual scheduled liner services with direct calls to more continents than any other Canadian port.
The Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards ceremony is the province's foremost annual exporter-recognition event to showcase the successes of Nova Scotia's many talented and resourcefull export companies.
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Contact:
Michele Peveril
Manager, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Halifax Port Authority
Phone: 426-1060
Email: mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
Seven Month Long Cruise Season Kicks Off May 15th with Arrival of MS Maasdam
Halifax, NS – May 14, 2009 - Tomorrow marks the start of the annual cruise season at the Port of Halifax, with the arrival of ms Maasdam, a Holland America Line vessel. Its arrival marks a cruise season that will span through to November 5th.
“Eighteen cruise lines will call the Port of Halifax during the next 7 months making for a busy cruise season featuring long-standing cruise lines and two new lines calling our Port this year” says Cathy McGrail, Manager, Cruise Development, Halifax Port Authority.
Holland America has been calling Halifax since 1991, when they made two calls and brought 1,941 passengers to Halifax. This year, Holland America Line will make 22 calls and bring more than 30,000 visitors to Halifax on three of their vessels, ms Rotterdam, ms Eurodam and ms Maasdam.
“Every year, our guests and crew look forward to visiting Halifax. It is a marquee destination for Holland America Line and offers plenty of diverse activities for our guests, and the people here have always made us feel welcome. We look forward to another great season in Halifax,” says Richard D. Meadows, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Sales and Guest Programs, Holland American Line.
Other highlights and milestones of the 2009 cruise season include:
· Between 215,000–220,000 cruise passengers are expected to visit Halifax aboard 120 vessels.
· Five new vessels and two new cruise lines will call in 2009.
· The second largest ship ever built by the Cunard Line, the Queen Victoria, will make its inaugural visit to Halifax.
· Record single-day in October, when it is expected that Halifax will welcome more than 10,000 cruise passengers in port on one day.
· The Port of Halifax will welcome its 2 millionth passenger this summer.
· Pavilion 22 Shops & Services at the Halifax Seaport will continue to operate on cruise ship days to the public and cruise passengers one half hour before the vessel docks until one half hour after the departure.
In 2009, the cruise industry will continue to be a strong performer, and the direct impact is expected to exceed $50 million from passenger, crew and cruise line expenditures.
Details of the 2009 schedule are available as part of the launch of a new website aimed at improving the visitor experience to the Halifax area. The site (www.cruisehalifax.ca) will allow cruise visitors to plan their visit and give a sense of the experiences Halifax has to offer.
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Contact:
Michele Peveril
Manager, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Halifax Port Authority
Phone: 426-1060
Email: mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
New Study Finds $1.5 Billion in Port-related Economic Impact
Halifax, NS – May 12, 2009 - Today, the Halifax Port Authority released the results of a study which researched the economic impact of the Port of Halifax and port-related industries such as trucking and rail. The research findings reveal that the Port, and its diverse areas of business, is a major contributor to the local economy with over $1.5 billion in total impact annually.
The direct and spin-off (indirect and induced) impacts of port-related activities include $1.58 billion in gross output, $671 million in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 11,190 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs. Wages and salaries resulting from port activity were $504.7 million and the average wage for direct and spin-off jobs was $45,100, which is 29% above the provincial average.
The study also looked at rail and trucking impacts, two sectors directly tied to the Port of Halifax. In 2007, CN and related rail service providers contributed $170 million to economic output, with long-haul and local trucking activity contributing $160 million.
The study notes that the cruise business continues to have a major impact on local businesses and the tourism industry. The direct impact in 2008 exceeded $50 million from passenger, crew and cruise line expenditures.
The Port of Halifax also generates positive fiscal impacts to the Province of Nova Scotia and the Halifax Regional Municipality. During 2007, port-related employment provided the Province of Nova Scotia with over $76 million in personal income and consumption taxes. Annual payments in lieu of taxes to the Halifax Regional Municipality by the Halifax Port Authority exceed $1 million.
The study noted that there are one-time impacts related to renovation and construction projects. With $45 million in capital expenditures expected over the next five years, this equates to 735 person years of employment and $28.5 million in wages and salaries.
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Contact:
Michele Peveril
Manager, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Halifax Port Authority
Phone: 426-1060
K Line Makes its Inagural Call to Halifax
Halifax, NS - May 3, 2009 - The Port of Halifax was pleased to welcome the K Line container vessel "Venice Bridge" to the Halterm Container Terminal Limited facility on Sunday, May 3, 2009 for its inaugural call. The ship's Captain, Byeong Su Seong was presented with inaugural gifts from members of the port community including the Halifax Port Authority, Halterm and tug provider Atlantic Towing Limited. The new round-the-world service of the Cosco/K Line/Yang Ming and Hanjin alliance will call Halifax inbound from the far east including China on a fixed weekly schedule every Sunday offering a speedy outbound connection for exporters to Singapore, its next port of call.
Pictured with Captain Seong are:
George Malec, Halifax Port Authority
Doug Rose, Haltem Container Terminal
Jill Blackmore, Atlantic Towing
Lark Ford, K Line
Ray McDermott, K Line
Mark Russchen, K Line
Patrick Bohan, Halifax Port Authority
(photograph by Steve Farmer)
Port of Halifax Welcomes Investments in Atlantic Gateway Infrastructure Projects
Halifax, NS - April 30, 2009 - The Port of Halifax welcomes today’s announcement by the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia of investments in key transportation infrastructure projects. Two Port of Halifax cargo projects have been identified as priorities for funding along with supporting projects related to the efficient flow of cargo near the Port.
“On behalf of the Port of Halifax community, I express our thanks to the Federal and Provincial Government, and in particular Minister Peter MacKay and Premier Rodney MacDonald, for the commitment they have made to our Regional transportation network,” said Karen Oldfield, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Halifax Port Authority. “The support of the Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada is important as we move forward competing world-wide for cargo. The direct Port investments, highway projects and Atlantic Gateway business development funding will support the on-going efforts of the Port of Halifax supply chain members.”
The Port of Halifax had provided the Province of Nova Scotia and Government of Canada with a wide-range of infrastructure project options for consideration that covered all areas of the Port’s diverse business. This included rail service, containerized cargo, bulk cargo, breakbulk, roll-on/roll-off and cruise-related projects.
The Port of Halifax infrastructure projects identified in today’s announcement for joint investment in the short-term are:
§ Expansion of the South Container Terminal (operated by Halterm Container Terminal Limited) to increase container handling capacity at the Port of Halifax by extending and deepening Pier C enabling simultaneous berthing of two full-sized post-Panamax vessels. The pier is currently capable of docking one post-Panamax ship and a smaller vessel at the same time, limiting operational flexibility. This project would entail extension of the pier and dredging of the surrounding area from a depth of 14.5m to a new depth of 16.0m. Improved cargo-handling efficiencies, particularly for truck operations through upgrades of the truck marshalling yard, would be created by increasing the terminal area and allowing for a reconfiguration of the approach road and gate complex to improve ingress and egress of truck traffic. Estimated project cost of $35 million.
§ Extension of the Richmond Multipurpose Terminals. This project will upgrade and expand the value-added cargo handling services that can be conducted at Richmond Terminals. The facility would be expanded to enable roll on/roll off handling and enhanced heavy lift capabilities. Area 9D which is currently undeveloped would be upgraded to provide enhanced pier and marshalling capabilities. The activities carried out at Richmond Terminals will be value-added processing, transloading and distribution primarily for export. Estimated project cost of $73 million.
In addition, projects such as the Burnside Connector and Truro High Speed Interchange support the efficient flow of export cargo from our Region to the Port of Halifax and import cargo to Regional businesses. The Business Development and Marketing initiatives to market Atlantic Gateway transportation assets will support the on-going work of service providers throughout the Port of Halifax community.
“Premier MacDonald today described the Port of Halifax as an anchor for our Region. We will continue to work cooperatively with private and public partners to ensure that the Port of Halifax remains a strong anchor for the Atlantic Gateway,” said Ms. Oldfield.
Details on cost-sharing arrangements are to be finalized.
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Contact:
Michele Peveril
Manager, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Halifax Port Authority
Phone (902) 426-1060
Consortium of Four Container Lines Selects the Port of Halifax for Weekly Container Service
Halifax, NS - April 15 , 2009 - The CKYH Alliance members, Cosco Container Lines, "K" Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping, have selected the Port of Halifax in their comprehensive schedule deployment between Asia and the East Coast of North America. Halifax is the only Canadian port of call on the new service.
The weekly service, designated AWE 4, will connect South East Asia (Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand), Hong Kong and South China with Eastern Canada (Quebec/Ontario), Atlantic Canada and the US Midwest through the Port of Halifax. The members will provide the full range of liner container service for both dry and temperature control cargo.
Container handling services will be provided by Halterm Container Terminal Limited. The inaugural port call will occur in early May.
Notice of Special Examination
April 11, 2009
In accordance with Section 42(3) of the Canada Marine Act, notice is hereby given that the Halifax Port Authority has received the Summary Report on the Special Examination performed by Grant Thornton LLP, Chartered Accountants.
The Summary Report is available for inspection by the public at the registered office of the Halifax Port Authority, Port Administration Building, 1215 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS, during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.).
AVIS D’EXAMEN SPÉCIAL
En vertu de l’article 42 (3) de la Loi maritime du Canada, avis est donné par la présente que l’Administration portuaire de Halifax a reçu le résumé du rapport d’examen spécial préparé par son vérificateur, Grant Thornton LLP, Comptable agréés.
Le résumé du rapport est disponible pour consultation par le public au siège social de l’Administration portuaire de Halifax, 1215 rue Marginal, Halifax, N-É, durant les heures normales d’ouverture, soit de 8h30 à 16h45.
Notice of Annual Meeting
March 30, 2009
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of the Halifax Port Authority will be held in Heritage Hall, Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.
Copies of audited financial statements are available for inspection by the public at the registered office of the Halifax Port Authority, Port Administration Building, 1215 Marginal Road, Halifax, during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
DATED at Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 30, 2009.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Lorraine Brenton, Corporate Secretary
ADMINISTRATION PORTUAIRE DE HALIFAX
Avis d’assemble annuelle
30 avril 2009
Soyez avisés par cet avis que l’Assemblée générale annuelle de l’Administration portuaire de Halifax se tiendra à la salle Heritage, Quai 21, 1055 chemin Marginal, Nouvelle-Écosse, le jeudi, 30 avril 2009 à 15h. Cette assemblée est ouverte au public.
Des copies des états financiers vérifiés peuvent être consultés par le public au bureau enregistré de l”Administration portuaire de Halifax, à l’édifice de l’administration portuaire, 1215 chemin Marginal, durant les heures régulières de bureau (8h30 à 17 h).
Daté à Halifax, Nouvelle-Écosse, le mars 30 2009.
Par Ordre du conseil des directeurs
Lorraine Brenton, Secrétaire générale
Public Notice - Port Practices & Procedures
March 10, 2009
Public Notice
Halifax Port Authority – Port Practices and Procedures
The revised Port Practices and Procedures manual is available for consideration prior to
implementation no later than April 15, 2009. Individuals wishing to receive a copy may
download it from the HPA website at www.portofhalifax.ca or in writing to Anita Ross, Business
Development & Operations Department.
Individuals wishing to make representation, may do so in writing to:
Gord Helm
Manager, Port Security and Marine Operations
Halifax Port Authority
PO Box 336
Halifax, NS B3J 2P6
Comments for consideration prior to implementation must be received before April 15, 2009.
Port of Halifax to welcome 2 millionth cruise passenger in 2009
Halifax, NS – March 11, 2009 - The Port of Halifax will mark a milestone this cruise season when it welcomes over 2 million visitors since the first season back in 1980.
“Tourism operators and the local community can be proud that they have made Halifax, and Atlantic Canada, an appealing destination for cruise passengers that now call here in Spring, Summer and Fall,” said Cathy McGrail, Manager of Cruise Development, Halifax Port Authority. “Between 1980 and 2002, Halifax welcomed 1 million cruise passengers. In just the past 7 years, Halifax has attracted another 1 million passengers. Being able to mark over 2 million passengers this summer is an exciting milestone for Halifax.”
The 2009 season kicks off on May 15th and 124 vessels carrying more than 220,000-230,000 passengers are expected by the time the last ship calls Halifax on November 5th.
Details of the 2009 schedule are available as part of the launch of a new website aimed at improving the visitor experience to the Halifax area. The site (www.cruisehalifax.ca) will allow cruise visitors to plan their visit and give a sense of the experiences Halifax has to offer.
“Cruise has emerged as somewhat of a sleeping giant and is serving to bolster revenues for, not only, the tourism sector but the community at large,” said Patricia Lyall, President and CEO, Destination Halifax. “As a port of call destination, we have the unique and enviable opportunity to make an impression on this captured audience, thus influencing the potential for repeat visit.”
Highlights of the 2009 cruise season include:
Six new vessels and two new cruise lines will call in 2009.
The arrival of the first two vessels, the Maasdam and the Seven Seas Voyager, on May 15th.
The second largest ship ever built by the Cunard Line, the Queen Victoria, will make its inaugural visit to Halifax.
Record single-day in October, when it is expected that Halifax will welcome more than 10,000 cruise passengers in port on one day.
"Cruise lines are demonstrating confidence in our region and in Halifax with their 2009 bookings. We have heard from cruise lines that 2009 will be a challenging year for worldwide travel. Global recessions are impacting consumer demand and we will continue to work with the cruise lines and local tourism industry to maintain and build our cruise business,” said Cathy McGrail.
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Contact: Michele Peveril
Manager, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Halifax Port Authority
Phone: 426-1060
Email: mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
Oldfield extended as Halifax Port Authority head
Halifax, NS - February 25, 2009 – The Halifax Port Authority’s board of directors today announced the re-appointment of President and Chief Executive Officer Karen Oldfield.
Mark MacDonald, chair of the board of directors, said that the Port of Halifax’s overall profitability and financial strength has grown under Ms. Oldfield’s leadership. The board extended Ms. Oldfield’s contract following a six month performance evaluation, negotiation and renewal process. Her new contract will be in place until December 31, 2012.
“Prudent and careful management, supported by sound business decisions made by Ms. Oldfield and her team, have resulted in many benefits for the Port of Halifax, the greater Halifax community and all of Nova Scotia,” said Mr. MacDonald. “These benefits include better financial returns for the Port of Halifax, greater investments in capital improvements for cargo customers, record high cruise ship traffic at a time of fewer tourists coming to Nova Scotia and becoming the first Canadian port with acredit rating.”
Since Ms. Oldfield joined the Halifax Port Authority:
- Operating income during the past 5 years totalled $73million, compared to $38 million in the five years previous to her appointment;
- Capital investments have totalled $100 million, compared to $50 million in the 5 years previous to her appointment;
- In 2007, Halifax became the first port authority in Canada to receive acredit rating (Rating - A, Outlook - Stablefrom Standard & Poors) This rating was reaffirmed in 2008.
“A profitable, financially strong Port of Halifax allows the management team to continue to work with partners to seek out new opportunities,” said Mr. MacDonald. “The financial position of the Port of Halifax is a strong reflection of the performance of Karen Oldfield and her team. It also positions the port well to weather a difficult period with our partners and our customers.”
Audited financial statements for 2008 are currently being finalized and will be distributed prior to the authority’s Annual General Meeting. In 2008, the Port experienced growth in 3 areas of business (cruise, breakbulk and roll on/roll offcargo) while activity declined in 2 areas (container and bulk cargo).
“The vote of confidence extended to me and the team at the Port by the board of directors is a tribute to the hard work of many people,” said Ms. Oldfield. “The Halifax Port Authority and its partners recognize that much has been accomplished and that a sustained effort is required to retain and attract business in these very challenging times.”
The board of directors also agreed to the request by Ms. Oldfield and the senior management team to defer executive salary increases at this time.
“In the current economic climate, our executive team felt that not accepting any salary increases was the right thing to do,” added Ms. Oldfield.
Karen Oldfield has held the top position at the Port of Halifax since 2002. She had contributed her leadership skills to a variety of community causes, including the Halifax Gateway Council, Greater Halifax Partnership, QEII Foundation and Saint Mary’s University Board of Governors.
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Contact:
Michele Peveril
Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
Halifax Port Authority
902-426-1060
CMA CGM announces new Port of Halifax service
Halifax, NS - January 29, 2009 - CMA CGM, the world's 3rd largest container shipping company, has announced plans to initiate a new service which includes a regular call at the Port of Halifax.
The fortnightly service will connect Canada and the USA with the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Australasia. In particular, Canada, the US Midwest and the East Coast of the US will be connected via CMA CGM's Kingston, Jamaica hub to a broad range of North-South and East-West trade routes.
Halifax is the only Canadian port of call on the new service. The inaugural call of the "Black Pearl" service to the Port of Halifax is scheduled for Monday, February 23rd. Container handling services for CMA CGM vessels will be provided by Halterm Container Terminal Limited.
For more information:
Michele Peveril
Manager, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Halifax Port Authority
Phone (902) 426-1060
www.portofhalifax.ca
Christelle Beltran
CMA CGM Trade & Marketing Manager
CMA CGM Canada
Phone (514) 908-7001
www.cma-cgm.com
BLACK PEARL CUSTOMER NOTICE
Dear Valued Customer,
With a strong commitment to further service your needs, CMA CGM Canada is pleased to announce the launch of our new service ex Halifax to Kingston, the Black Pearl.
Please note:
- Direct fortnightly service with fixed day sailings ex Halifax
- Service fully operated by CMA CGM
- Extensive coverage ofCanada East Coast via Halifax
- Congestion-free port – US customs in Halifax
- Full connectivity to Caribbean, Central America, East, West and North Coast South America markets via efficient transshipment in Kingston, Jamaica
- Kingston hub port with additional connections on our mainliner services toANZ and Asia
- Fastest transit times for Eastern Canada, Midwest and New England cargo
- First in class on-dock rail service – no terminal transfer costs
- Daily train service to and from major North American markets
- “Cool” advantage with large number of reefer plugs and expanded terminal power
- Halifax port of choice for perishable or temperature-sensitive shipments
- Direct cost savings through Halifax versus NYC or Virginia
- Dedicated CMA CGM agency network
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