Industrial Development 2023 -- 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


2023


Prince Rupert Port Authority Community Investment 

For items related to the BC Port Strike from July 1-13 see our archive page here

December 

December 21 -- Holiday harbour visits for the Port Authority NCR 

December 20 -- Terminal build complete, Wolverine Marine Fuelling looks to 2024 start for Prince Rupert operations  NCR

December 13 -- Port explores choppy economic waters of today, plans for future and relationship with City as part of Council Presentation Monday NCR

December 11 -- One final chance for a PRPA Community Investment Tutorial set for Tuesday NCR

December 11 -- Port Officials to bring Prince Rupert Council up to speed on Operations and Development plans NCR

December 7 -- Memorandum of Agreement from COP28 moves Green Initiatives forward for Prince Rupert Port Authority  NCR

December 6 -- Trigon Pacific Terminals advances engineering work for planned LP propane export project NCR

December 6 -- Permit approval in and, REEF project on Ridley Island begins extensive land clearing phase NCR

December 5 -- Choppy times for Prince Rupert port workers (audio)

November

November 24 -- Labour One Step Closer to gaining voice on Port Authority Boards NCR

November 17 -- PRPA's cloud over Trigon's LPG export plans destined for a court date NCR

November 17 -- VOPAK clearing the way toward Ridley Island Energy Export Facility Final Investment Decision NCR

November 10 -- Change in tone from City of Prince Rupert towards PRPA notable from 2024 Budget presentation  NCR

November 9 -- PRPA road trip takes future plans for port facilities to the Legislature NCR

November 3 -- Port Tariff information available for comment until December 11th  NCR

October

October 26 -- Coast Mountain College and Prince Rupert Port Authority to partner on Academic Excellence Awards NCR

October 24 -- Federal labour minister launches review of BC Port Strike this pas summer NCR

October 11 -- Globe and Mail puts spotlight on Port and partners expansion plans and Prince Rupert NCR

October 3 -- Could those Potash Terminal plans for Prince Rupert get dusted off?  NCR

September

September 29 -- Trigon Pacific Terminals, Prince Rupert Grain show significant shipment increases challenges continue for DP World Fairview in latest Port stats NCR

September 21 -- Proposed Prince George Hydrogen Hub plans eye exports facilities in Prince Rupert NCR

September 15 -- Conference Season takes Port of Prince Rupert officials to Alberta  NCR

August

August 24 -- Latest Friendship House renovations come with assist from PRPA Community Investment Fund  NCR

August 11 -- Prince Rupert waterfront active gain, following tempestuous summer of labour dispute NCR

July

July 19 -- Some forward momentum for the Ridley Island Export Logistics Platform 

July 18 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority moves ahead with Intermodal Market Assessment and Survey NCR

July 14 -- Activity ramps up at DP World Fairview facility as BC Port strike ends  NCR

June

June 30 -- Skeena Bulkley Valley MP calls for Federal Government to ensure of an equitable deal in port dispute  NCR

June 28 -- ILWU Serves 72 hour strike notice to BC Maritime Employers Association  NCR

June 23 -- Waterfront Access Question to Port officials provides glimpse into what may be path forward for Prince Rupert recreation opportunities  NCR

June 20 -- A few more nuggets of information delivered towards upcoming debut for Wolverine Fuelling Terminal  NCR

June 20 -- Canadian Chamber of Commerce, other agencies call on Government to work to keep supply chain with potential port disruption looming  NCR

June 19 -- Students and Staff at Conrad School gain new space to experience culture and engage with environment  NCR

June 19 -- PILT, Port financials and partnerships all make for themes from Q and A period of PRPA Annual Public Meeting NCR

June 19 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority's APM has Port staying the course on Diversification and and Growth for the Gateway NCR

June 16 -- Results of successful US Port negotiations should spur on dialogue for ILWU/BCMEA NCR

June 15 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority Annual Public Meeting this evening, to follow lea of Annual 

report with focus on partnerships  NCR

June 14 -- PRPA notes of congestion along supply chain, other factors towards  recent study rankings  NCR

June 13 -- World Bank/S&P report delivers poor results for BC's Ports NCR

June 12 -- ILWU membership gives Union negotiators a 99.24% vote in favour of strike action  NCR

June 9 -- The Prince Rupert Cruise Experience the focus for Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Panel on June 16 NCR

June 8 -- ILWU membership in Prince Rupert to hold Strike Vote Friday and Saturday  NCR

June 7 -- Opportunity to submit questions for PRPA Annual Public Meeting now open NCR

June 7 -- Prince Rupert's Marine Assets to be on Display on Seafest Sunday NCR

June 7 -- Odyssey of the Pitch NCR

June 7 -- Wolverine Exercise brings Marine Fuel Terminal closer to operational status NCR

June 2 -- Smooth Marine exercise on Prince Rupert waterfront wraps early  NCR

June 2 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP presents petition calling for union representation on Port Authority Boards across Canada  NCR

June 1 -- Waterfront Emergency Response training set for Friday  NCR

May

May 26 -- Metlakatla Wilderness Trail reopens after extensive remediation NCR

May 24 -- Date set for Annual Public Meeting for Prince Rupert Port Authority  NCR

May 17 -- Acropolis Manor remake brings door wraps and other touches for residents NCR
May 12 -- Trigon Pacific Terminals, Prince Rupert Grain leading the way in Port through put through four months NCR

April 

April 27 -- Vopak and AltaGas exploring joint venture project for Ridley Island  NCR

April 24 -- More details unveiled towards new ILWU hall in downtown Prince Rupert  NCR

April 21 -- Province of BC, Port of Prince Rupert partner up towards cleaner, greener trade  NCR

April 14 -- Opportunity for students to learn more on career opportunities wit the Port of Prince Rupert comes May 16-18 NCR

April 14 -- Councillor Barry Cunningham takes up the cause of the Ice House Gallery with Council statements NCR

April 5 -- Salt Marsh Rendez-vous plans in place for Community Earth Day on April 22nd NCR

April 5 -- Northern Health to the courts in quest of payment for Seafarer care from 2021 NCR

March

March 24 -- More guests for the PRPA to learn of Prince Rupert Gateway opportunities NCR

March 24 -- Port related issues require Provincial input and guidance to dial down the rhetoric NCR

March 21 -- Premier Eby talks port tax cap following funding announcement in Prince Rupert

March 21 -- Lack of 'meaningful discussions' takes British Columbia Port Negotiations to a request for a Federal conciliation officer  NCR

March 21 -- Weekend visit by Federal Transport Committee to Prince Rupert provides glimpse of trade corridor importance, along with challenges for communities that are home to facilities NCR

March 16 -- Parliamentary Transportation Committee set for St. Patrick's Day tour of Prince Rupert Port Facilities  NCR

March 15 -- Container throughput volumes at DP World down for 2023, while remainder of PRpA terminals see more reassuring trends NCR

March 9 -- Scrap the Tax Cap Petition delivered to Legislature; its progress from there in the hands of the NDP Government NCR

March 2 -- New benchmark reached for proposed Ridley Island Export Logistics Project NCR

February

February 28 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority and Prince Rupert Gateway stakeholders fly the flag at California conference  NCR

February 24 -- PRPA's Green Wave program success measured in years, and tonnes  NCR

February 23 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority gains recognition as one of BC's Top Employers for 2023 NCR

February 13 -- Early Planning session set for February 15 for Aprils's Earthy Day  NCR

February 10 -- Comment period now open on proposed work on Navigation aid at Parizeau Point in Prince Rupert harbour  NCR

February 9 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority opens up summer Student employment recruitment program NCR

February 8 -- Big changes ahead for Port Interpretive Centre at Atlin Terminal, sending Prince Rupert Visitors Bureau into virtual mode until May  NCR

February 2 -- More comforts for patients at Prince Rupert Hospital, residents of Acropolis Manor as PRPA and NCHIS tam up on bed project  NCR

January

January 23 -- Forte back in Prince Rupert Harbour for staging before trip to Kitimat and LNG Canada unloading NCR

January 23 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority adds its name to calls for Federal infrastructure assistance for Prince Rupert  NCR

January 23 -- Port Pressure (audio)

January 20 -- CN President Robinson says railway expansion a runaway train 

January 19 -- Cargo traffic through Port of Prince Rupert down in 2022

January 19 -- Port of Prince Rupert's lower cargo numbers mirror transpacific trade drop 

January 19 -- Port of Prince Rupert sees second straight decline in annual cargo volume in 2022, but best cruise season in a decade  

January 19 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority notes of a cargo decline for second year in a row NCR

January 18 -- Virtual Information Session towards Skeena River Salmon Enhancement Program set for January 24  NCR

January 17 -- Former PRPA President and CEO  Don Krusel joins Board of greater Victoria Harbour Authority  NCR

January 16 -- Metlakatla First Nation seeks Federal Judicial Review of VOPAK environmental approval  NCR

January 16 -- Progress towards potential Terminal expansion for DP World underway with selection of consultant  NCR

January 13 -- Infrastructure investment initiatives missing in BC NDP trade plan 

January 11 -- Port response to City's PILT Report and discussion takes issue with a number of council's findings NCR 
January 11 -- Port Property valuations, impact on PILT and Civic vexation from it all, make for bulk of discussion at Monday City Council Session NCR

January 5 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority seeking feedback on Draft of 2023 Port Information Guide NCR

January 3 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority Community Investment Fund application period opens Today, Info session set for January 12  NCR

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