The Port of Prince Rupert is strengthening its position in global trade with significant infrastructure developments and a rise in export volumes. Foreign cargo increased from 5.99 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2024 to 6.35 million tonnes this year.
Recently, the Port became part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) Chinook service, connecting key Asian markets with Canada and North America. This partnership boosts trade with countries like Vietnam, South Korea, and China. Additionally, the port welcomed the inaugural call of the Gemini Cooperation, a collaboration between A.P. Moller-Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, expanding the port’s global reach across seven major trade routes.
To further enhance operations, the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) is constructing two key facilities: CANXPORT and the South Kaien Import Logistics Park (SKILP). CANXPORT, a new trans-loading facility, will handle up to 400,000 TEUs annually, moving goods like crops and plastic resin from trains to containers for export. SKILP, developed in partnership with Metlakatla First Nation, will feature a large cross-dock loading area to streamline cargo movement, enhancing shipping flexibility across North America. These projects are key to bolstering the port’s role in transpacific trade and supply chain resilience.
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