Canada’s Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Anita Anand, has today (5 February) announced an investment of up to $25 million for the Halifax Port Authority that will support green fuels infrastructure.
Up to $22.5 million is being awarded to accelerate development of the Halifax – Hamburg green shipping corridor. This includes 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.
Additionally, $2.5 million is being awarded 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.
‘Our ports are essential to global trade and to Canada’s economy. By investing in green shipping corridors, supply chain infrastructure, and clean technologies, we’re taking decisive action to reduce emissions,’ said Anand. ‘Together, we’re building a sustainable future for transportation, while supporting jobs and driving economic growth in Nova Scotia and beyond.’
Fulvio Fracassi, President and CEO, Halifax Port Authority, added: ‘Transport Canada’s Green Corridor investment will help to competitively position the Port of Halifax for the future. Around the world, there is interest to decarbonise shipping. The awarded funding will help fund feasibility work, assessments, new equipment and workforce development here at the Port. For all funded activities we will work with our port partners.
‘We want to thank Transport Canada for supporting our project and investing in the power of partnerships with us.’
Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, commented: ‘The Port of Halifax is a powerhouse for our municipality, our province, our region, and our country. This investment will help streamline operations, electrify the port to cut emissions, and prepare for alternative fuel-powered vessels — ensuring the Port continues to modernize, grow, and provide good jobs here at home.’
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