by CanadianSailings | Sep 24, 2012 | Rail
CN announced a $12-million expansion of its Locomotive Reliability Centre (LRC) in Prince George, B.C. Keith Creel, CN Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, said: “The Prince George LRC is strategically located midway between Edmonton, Alta., and...
by CanadianSailings | Sep 24, 2012 | Business and Economy, Government and Regulation, Other, Ports and Terminals
Keith Ashfield, Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, visited Port of Halifax to mark progress on two significant projects. Led by Halifax Port Authority representatives, Minister Ashfield toured the site of the recently completed South End Terminal Expansion project and...
by CanadianSailings | Sep 24, 2012 | Business and Economy, Ports and Terminals
By R. Bruce Striegler With one in 12 workers in B.C.’s Lower Mainland earning a living because of a Port-related business, it is understandable why Duncan Wilson, Port Metro Vancouver’s Vice-President, Corporate Social Responsibility, feels strongly about...
by CanadianSailings | Sep 24, 2012 | Bruce Striegler, Business and Economy
By R. Bruce Striegler Since the beginning of the cruise season in May, Port Metro Vancouver has seen a steady stream of passengers embark through its two terminals, Canada Place and Ballantyne. Port Metro Vancouver is home Port to Vancouver-Alaska cruises and...
by CanadianSailings | Sep 24, 2012 | Bruce Striegler, Business and Economy, Ports and Terminals
By R. Bruce Striegler Port Metro Vancouver is poised to grow as Asia-Pacific trade continues to play an increasingly important role in the Canadian economy. With road and rail enhancements underway and a stable workforce in place, the other important pillar to...