The Prince Rupert Port Authority reports 23.1 million tones of cargo moved through the port in 2024, marking a slight one percent decline from 2023.
Intermodal volumes at DP World’s Fairview Container Terminal rose five percent, despite challenges including transpacific trade route changes, labour disruptions, and a brief wildfire-related rail service suspension.
AltaGas’ Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal saw a 15 percent increase in liquefied petroleum gas shipments, totaling 2.3 million tones, while Pembina’s Watson Island terminal handled over 502,000 tones.
Drax’s Westview Wood Pellet Terminal shipped 1.2 million tones of biofuel to Europe and Asia.
Grain exports surged 26 percent at Prince Rupert Grain Terminal, reaching over 4.5 million tones, following a strong crop year.
Meanwhile, coal exports at Trigon Pacific Terminals dropped 23 percent, and cruise passenger numbers fell 27 percent, with over 59,400 visitors in 2024.
Despite the dip in annual cargo volumes, the port continues to focus on long-term growth and diversification.
Over $2.5 billion in strategic projects are underway to enhance terminal capacity, improve supply chain efficiency, and strengthen export opportunities, ensuring resilience against market fluctuations.
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