The Canada Infrastructure Bank/ Banque de l'infrastructure du Canada is making a historic investment in the Port of Prince Rupert with a $150 million loan for the first phase of CANXPORT, formerly the Ridley Island Export Logistics Project. This new export logistics hub will expand capacity and capabilities for rail-to-container transloading of multiple export products, improve Canadian supply chains, and drive trade and economic growth. The project’s scale, unit train capabilities, and integration into existing container terminal operations will facilitate substantial opportunities to exporters that enhance intermodal supply chains and ways to reach international markets. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gfwiJmMV #TradeInfrastructure #SupplyChainResiliency
Prince Rupert Port Authority
Maritime Transportation
Prince Rupert, BC 9,731 followers
Canada’s leading edge port. Human innovation. Natural advantages.
About us
The Prince Rupert Port Authority oversees the Port of Prince Rupert, Canada's leading edge port in trade growth, maritime safety, environmental stewardship, and community partnership. Our mandate is to facilitate and expand the movement of cargo and passengers through the Port. With the distinct advantage of being the closest North American port to Asia by up to three days, Prince Rupert is uniquely positioned on the shortest trade route between the world's most dynamic economies—an ideal location to serve shippers and producers, facilitate trade, and grow the Canadian economy.
- Website
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http://www.rupertport.com
External link for Prince Rupert Port Authority
- Industry
- Maritime Transportation
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Prince Rupert, BC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1999
Locations
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Primary
200-215 Cow Bay Rd
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4L1, CA
Employees at Prince Rupert Port Authority
Updates
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The first of four new zero and low-emissions heavy duty trucks has arrived at the Port #PrinceRupert as part of a pilot project with Innovate BC. This collaboration through the Integrated Marketplace initiative has also received funding from Transport Canada - Transports Canada and directly supports our Port's carbon and GHG reduction strategy. Thanks to Hon. Rob Fleming, BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for joining us today at Fairview Container Terminal to celebrate this milestone. Find out more about the project: https://lnkd.in/gVY8v9mV #DecarbonizingSupplyChains #CanadasLeadingEdge
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Happy World Oceans Day! We are delighted to share the Prince Rupert Port Authority is once again Green Marine certified. Participating in the world's leading environmental certification program for maritime organizations is an important part of our ongoing commitment to improving our environmental footprint. This year we received top scores for: - Air emissions, GHG and air pollutants - Community impacts - Community relations - Environmental leadership See our latest results in Green Marine's 2023 performance report: https://bit.ly/3RhwaYr #WorldOceansDay #EnvironmentalExcellence
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The Port of Prince Rupert is a critical gateway to global markets for Alberta’s energy, agricultural, and forestry products. With a grant from the Government of Alberta, the Prince Rupert Port Authority is coordinating a forum that will bring together supply chain partners, industry, and community stakeholders along the highway and rail corridor that connects Alberta's Industrial Heartland and the Port. Together, we will proactively identify and analyze strategic opportunities and challenges to enhance efficiency and expand market access: https://bit.ly/3VhWgM3 Thanks to Alberta's Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen for touring the Gateway this week to see firsthand the diverse products being shipped from his province through our Port to customers around the world. #StrengtheningSupplyChains Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association #GrowingTrade #PrinceRupert
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It is Ocean Week in Canada, and we are proud to announce the recipients of the Green Wave Award: container shipping line COSCO SHIPPING Lines (North America) Inc., liquefied gas shipping line Navigator Gas, and coastal passenger and vehicle transportation service BC Ferries. These three companies are being honoured for their exceptional participation in the Prince Rupert Port Authority's Green Wave program, which provides financial incentives to commercial vessel owners who voluntarily invest in environmentally sustainable measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and underwater noise. 37% of all commercial vessel calls at the Port of #PrinceRupert in 2023 qualified for Green Wave discounts. Learn more about the program's impact at https://lnkd.in/g9REtW9i #OceanWeekCanada #SustainableShipping
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The Prince Rupert Port Authority's Annual Public Meeting is taking place Wednesday June 12th at the Port Interpretive Centre (215 Cow Bay Road). Members of the public are welcome to submit questions to PRPA's Executive ahead of the meeting. Please email community@rupertport.com. The submission deadline is 8am Tuesday June 11, 2024. 2023 Financial Statements are available at: https://lnkd.in/gHTuCkWV
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The Prince Rupert Gateway Data Visualization Initiative is one of 19 projects receiving support from the National Trade Corridors Fund to advance supply chain digitalization across Canada. This real-time, historical, and predictive visibility tool allows users to monitor, measure and manage port operations. Our goal is to maximize efficiency and reliability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help inform future infrastructure needs and investments at the Port of #PrinceRupert. Read the Transport Canada - Transports Canada announcement: https://lnkd.in/gjQG2sXU
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Congratulations to Vopak and AltaGas Ltd. on their positive final investment decision on the Ridley Energy Export Facility (REEF)! This is an incredible milestone for the Port of Prince Rupert as it marks the largest investment in our history, with a capital cost of $1.35 billion. REEF will provide unprecedented market access for Canada’s energy sector by facilitating the export of liquefied petroleum gases, methanol, and other bulk liquids. This project solidifies Canada’s critical role in the global energy transition and also confirms the Port of #PrinceRupert’s leading role in enabling and diversifying Canada’s trade portfolio. Read the full news release here: https://lnkd.in/g-FgQHy6 https://lnkd.in/guWhbbK6
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ICYMI: This week marked a major milestone for the future of intermodal trade at the Port of #PrinceRupert, with the Canada Infrastructure Bank/ Banque de l'infrastructure du Canada announcing its historic investment in CANXPORT, formerly the Ridley Island Export Logistics Project. The innovative transloading facility's scale, unit train capabilities, and integration into existing container terminal operations will facilitate substantial opportunities to exporters that enhance container supply chains and ways to reach international markets. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gfwiJmMV #IntermodalTrade #SupplyChainResiliency
CN is pleased to support Canada Infrastructure Bank/ Banque de l'infrastructure du Canada's strategic investment for the Port of Prince Rupert, a critical step towards enhancing Canadian exports and supply chain resilience. CANXPORT, the new logistics hub, will have the capacity to handle 6 million tonnes of cargo annually, providing substantial economic benefits for local First Nations and Indigenous-led businesses. With CN's service and our transcontinental network, we will provide swift container movement across the U.S. Midwest and Canada, showcasing our dedication to seamless logistics. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfwiJmMV
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Pierre Poilievre learned firsthand about the operations at AltaGas Ltd.'s Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal last week. Mr. Poilievre also stopped in the Port Interpretive Centre to gain a better understanding of the Port of #PrinceRupert's diverse supply chains and growing ecosystem.