Port of Halifax sets new TEU record
January 27, 2006
For the sixth consecutive year, over half-a million twenty foot equilivent units (TEUs) were shipped through the Port of Halifax for a record setting total of 550,462 TEUs in 2005. This equates to a 4.7% increase in TEUs from 2004.
Halifax continues to enjoy a good balance between import and export cargo. The success of 2005 can be attributed to growth in both the import and export markets. The strength of local exporters contributed to an increase in total export cargo by 4.7% over 2004. Import cargo was very strong, increasing 4.8% over 2004 levels.
