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Prince Rupert plans new terminal
The Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia has signed a feasibility assessment agreement with SSA Marine and its wholly owned subsidiary Western Stevedoring to explore the viability of a breakbulk and bulk import/ export terminal on Kaien Island.
“Ongoing cargo diversification is one of the highest priorities for the Port of Prince Rupert, and the potential for the return of breakbulk and general cargo capacity to the Port of Prince Rupert represents a clear response to growing market demand in Western Canada,” said Don Krusel, president and CEO of the Port of Prince Rupert. “We are pleased to be working with SSA Marine and Western Stevedoring, accomplished transportation service providers whose extensive global operations make them an attractive partner.”
The site is integrated with the Ridley Island Road, Rail and Utility Corridor (served by CN), and has been identified as a suitable site for an 80-ha development. Target cargoes include forest products, steel, project cargo, specialty agribulks, bulk mineral concentrates and automobiles.
“The Port of Prince Rupert has established a global reputation for speed and reliability of trade, and a new breakbulk and bulk terminal would likewise benefit from key strengths such as the port’s safe harbour and proximity to Asian markets,” said Brad Eshleman, president of Western Stevedoring. “We are excited at the prospect of building on, and expanding, that success.”
The feasibility assessment agreement provides SSA Marine/Western Stevedoring with the opportunity to further identify the viability of demand in the market, before progressing to an Prince Rupert wants to develop a breakbulk terminal on Kaien Island environmental assessment.
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This complete item is approximately 300 words in length, and appeared in the September 2016 issue of WorldCargo News, on page 11. To access this issue download the PDF here.
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