An area south of the current DP World facility just off of Ridley Island has been identified as the next area for expansion of container terminal facilities for Prince Rupert (Image From PRPA) |
The Prince Rupert Port Authority is ready to explore its future growth to the south, introducing its plans today to investigate the feasibility of a new container terminal to be located on Port property just to the northwest of the Prince Rupert Grain Terminal on Ridley Island.
In an announcement today, the PRPA announced that it had entered into a two year agreement with DP World to asses the feasibility of an innovative new container terminal project in Prince Rupert.
The potential project would add up to 2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of annual capacity to the Port of Prince Rupert, double the capacity of today and significantly increase Canadian trade capacity with critical Asia-Pacific markets, with considerable potential employment and economic impacts that will bolster the western Canadian economy.
The Port notes how the proposed terminal is advancement of their Terminal master plan from 2019 with a focus ahead on the steps required to minimize environmental and community impact.
DP World CEO and General Manager Maksim Mihic outlined how the agreement signifies the confidence the global shipping giant has in Prince Rupert.
“This agreement is a clear demonstration of our commitment and confidence in the viability of a second terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert. Our vision for this proposed project will ensure the Canadian trade and supply chain landscapes are future-proofed.
The feasibility studies will employ a pragmatic approach, exploring the use of advanced technologies and ideas to position the new terminal as an industry leader within Canada and the world.”
A conceptual drawing of the proposed second DP World terminal site just off the Ridley Island Access Road (Image From PRPA) |
While there is no detailed review towards what they have in mind for a terminal facility, the introduction to their plans today does provide a glimpse into the focus that they will have for the development should it move forward.
With Canada needing additional container terminal capacity within the decade, a second terminal in Prince Rupert will be an innovative, sustainable project that minimizes environmental and community impact through integrated land use and infrastructure planning, deploying leading edge technologies, efficient rail and truck connectivity with focus on optimization of the supply chain as a whole.
For Shaun Stevenson, President and CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority, the proposed terminal development offers an opportunity to expand on the economic success found in Northern BC through the port's initiatives.
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