Industrial Development 2022 -- Port of Prince Rupert

Our quick reference and archive of items related to the operation, expansion and proposed developments of the Port of Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert Port Authority website

Marine Vessel tracking site with real time ship data

Prince Rupert Port Performance Statistics
Prince Rupert Port Authority Daily Vessel Report
Prince Rupert Port Authority YouTube channel


2022


Prince Rupert Port Authority Community Investment

July

July 22 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority VP of Finance retires after 30 years of service 

July 22 -- After Thirty years at the Port of Prince Rupert, Joe Rektor's ship is sailing ...  NCR

July 21 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority announces big change in leadership 

July 18 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority gently pushes back a bit on Mayor's financial narrative from State of the City Presentation  NCR

July 19 -- New Prince Rupert playground now operational thanks to Prince Rupert Port Authority  

July 18 -- Build a Boat Day with the PRPA and Ocean Networks  NCR

July 7 -- Unique Prince Rupert Port Authority RFP for Emergency Response Facility could set template for future partnerships with City  NCR

July 4 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority adds SM lines to the vessel call list at DP World Fairview  NCR

June

June 23 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority APM highlight a challenging year of 2021, with evolving plans for the future  NCR

June 21 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority Annual Report charts year of challenges and opportunities NCR

June 15 -- Annual Public Meeting at 5PM set to outline successes, challenges and future plans for Prince Rupert Port Authority  NCR

June 10 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority to host Annual Public Meeting and participate in Breakfast panel on the Prince Rupert Gateway next week  NCR

June 9 -- Prince Rupert's Port container operations grab second spot on North American west coast, but it's a long road ahead to Global Top Dog Status. NCR

June 8 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority donates $135,736 to gymnasts 

June 8 -- Special Cargo vessel Forte holds post off Rushbrook floats  NCR

June 8 -- Prince Rupert Gymnasts to gain a leg up on competitors with equipment funding from Prince Rupert Port Authority NCR

May

May 20 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority charts course to June 15th for Annual Public Meeting NCR

May 13 -- PRPA workers making Northland/Atlin Terminals ready for visitors, as Tourism Prince Rupert issues call for volunteers for Cruise ship season NCR

May 13 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority seeks some outside assistance for its In House communication/marking offices  NCR

May 4 -- Zoom conferences fading as PRPA travels take local port officials to conventions and a more personal approach to information sharing   NCR

April 

April 28 -- Seal Cove Salt Marsh opens with $4 million Prince Rupert Port Authority Investment 

April 22 -- Showtime for Seal Cove Salt Marsh NCR

April 22 -- Four companies recognized by Prince Rupert Port Authority for their dedication to the Green Wave  NCR

April 22 -- Provincial environmental assessment certificate approval brings VOPAK one step closer to terminal construction start at Ridley Island  NCR

April 21 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority Honours Four Companies with Annual Green Wave Awards 

April 21 -- Environmental Assessment Certificate issued to Vopak for Prince Rupert project  

April 4 --26 Port calls to bring back Cruise Industry to Prince Rupert following COVID hiatus   NCR

March

March 31 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority announces $10,000 to support Burns Lake initiative 

March 29 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority provides financial support for Regional Mapping project in Burns Lake   NCR

March 29 -- University of Calgary initiative for Canadian Northern Corridor seeks input from Prince Rupert area residents, First Nations communities    NCR

March 21 -- Northland Cruise Terminal Pilings to get refurbishment this Spring  NCR

March 18 -- Possible CP Rail disruption could boost volumes through Prince Rupert Port facilities  NCR

March 15 -- Partnership with Prince Rupert Port Authority helps make Prince Rupert Curling Club Safer and More accessible 

March 15 -- Community funding from PRPA adds to improvements to Prince Rupert Curling Facility NCR

March 7 -- Summer Hiring plans underway with application period now open for Positions with the Prince Rupert Port Authority  NCR

March 4 -- Entrance renovation ahead for Atlin Terminal facility NCR

March 3 -- ILWU members across British Columbia stand with Ukraine  NCR
March 3 -- DP World moves forward with planning and permitting phase for Fairview Facility Project 1B NCR

March 1 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority promotes expansion plans at major American shipping conference NCR

February

February 24 -- Prince Rupert Port seeking to double capacity with 2nd container terminal 

February 24 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority and DP World to assess feasibility for New Container Terminal  NCR

February 17 -- Demolition work complete, Port Edward boat launch back in service  NCR

February 8 -- Metlakatla First Nation residents to receive update on plans for South Kaien Development project  NCR

February 2 -- Prince Rupert Port expansion update (video)

February 2 -- Port of Prince Rupert continues to grow in 2022

February 2 -- Focus on supply chain issues provides Prince Rupert Port Authority opportunity to update current projects   NCR

January

January 27 -- PRPA partners with North Coast Literacy Now to bring monthly free books to young children 

January 27 -- North Coast Literacy Now and Prince Rupert Port Authority team up to sponsor Dolly Parton's Imagination Library  NCR

January 21 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority commences with demolition of Northland Seafoods building on waterfront  NCR

January 19 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority Year end cargo review (video)

January 19 -- Port of Prince Rupert, Metlakatla, Lax Kw'alaams RFI seeks to appraise/evaluate current market value of properties  NCR

January 18 -- Port of Prince Rupert sees Traffic Decrease, but confident in 2022 recovery 

January 18 -- Port of Prince Rupert cargo volumes drop by 23$ in 2021

January 18 -- Port of Prince Rupert realizes 23 percent decline in cargo volume in 2021, remains optimistic for future growth NCR

January 10 -- Scotch Cap Dismantling begins today in Port Edward. NCR

January 17 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority application period opens Monday for Community Investment program for 2022    NCR

Archive of items from 2021
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Archive of items from 2019
Archive of items from 2018
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Archive of items from 2016
Archive of items from 2015
Archive of items from 2014 
Archive of items from 2012 and 2013

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