Ceres celebrates two new super-post-Panamax cranes
October 3, 2007
Cerescorp and the Port of Halifax celebrated the completion of two new super-post-Panamax cranes at Fairview Cove Container Terminal. These new cranes are now in service at the Fairview Cove Container Terminal. Ceres has invested $20 million in the new cranes which can unload containers from any size ship in the world. The cranes will improve terminal efficiency with faster unloading of containers and decreased docking times.
The Halifax Port Authority is a government business enterprise mandated by the Federal Ministry of Transport. The HPA leads in the development of the Port of Halifax, serving as a catalyst for the local, regional and national economies and has a mandate to be financially viable. The Port of Halifax has a total annual income impact of almost $700 million and an employment impact of over 15,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs.
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For more information please contact:
Michele Peveril, Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
Halifax Port Authority
Tel: (902) 426-1060
E-mail: mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
