Port Halifax wins Green Shipping Corridor funding

Transport Canada has awarded the Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, up to CAD 22.5 million, under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, to accelerate development of the Halifax – Hamburg green shipping corridor by:

• preparing to host, and potentially refuel, alternative fuel-powered vessels;
• establishing a hydrogen production facility;
• electrifying port equipment to reduce emissions; and
• acquiring an electric rail locomotive and launching an incentive program to shift freight traffic from road to rail.
• $2.5 million for the ship to shore crane Infrastructure project, under the National Trade Corridors fund, to relieve supply chain congestion, expand terminal capacity, and increase speed and efficiency when servicing larger vessels at the Port of Halifax.

Transport Canada says that the investment in clean port operations and infrastructure collectively enhances supply chain efficiency by relieving congestion at the port. By improving terminal capacity and optimizing operations through modernized infrastructure, these initiatives will streamline logistics and facilitate the smooth movement of goods, ultimately supporting economic growth and job creation within Nova