The Port of Halifax is about making connections between people, commerce and opportunity. We take a leadership role in developing business for the Port of Halifax in collaboration with our partners and we responsibly manage Port of Halifax assets. The Halifax Port Authority (HPA) makes connections happen that attract and retain cargo and cruise activity to the Port of Halifax which delivers economic benefits to the local community, region and country.
This year, the Port of Halifax will:
- Generate more than 12,400 jobs and $1.7 billion in economic impact
- Handle over 1,500 vessels
- Welcome cruise ships and passengers from all over the world
Moving Forward
- Serving the world’s leading shipping lines
- Reliable and efficient service
- On-dock, direct-to-rail discharge
- Deepest berths on the East Coast of North America
- Temperature-controlled warehousing
- Terminals that service containerized, bulk, breakbulk, RO/RO and project cargo
- The Halifax Port Authority has invested significantly over the years in infrastructure, we have modern infrastructure, using the latest technology and world class security
- The Halifax Port Authority has invested over $100 million, and $250 million of private sector port-related money has been invested at the Port of Halifax
- Technology to improve security and container terminal efficiencies
- Development of Halifax Seaport along piers 20 to 23, allowing cruise growth and a new waterfront destination for residents and visitors to enjoy.
