Cargo Growth Initiatives
Aqualife
Through the Port of Halifax we now offer the service of delivering live seafood, specifically shellfish, to Central Europe. Aqualife Logistics has partnered with Maersk Line to be the carrier for this new business opportunity.
This new technology consists of specialized refrigerated containers for product transport and a handling process which includes transloading. When using this system CO2 emissions are reduced to 3 percent, or 30 times less than air freight.
Your "Cool" Port
The Port of Halifax specializes in handling temperature-controlled cargo. Updated infrastructure at the Port of Halifax includes an impressive 1,000 reefer plugs and expanded terminal power.
The Port of Halifax is aligned with CN who is well positioned to support reefer growth. CN offers daily refrigerated rail service from Halifax to major markets in North America. To efficiently maintain their commitment, CN has invested in a brand new fleets of gen-sets.
North Atlantic Gateway Express LCL
The Port of Halifax has developed a less-than-containerload (LCL) service to accommodate smaller exporters around Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada who want to get product to Europe. This weekly LCL service increases opportunities for local exporters to more efficiently and cost effectively reach the European Market.
To find out more information about this guaranteed weekely sevice please speak to your local freight forwarder or contact:
Robin Shaw
Export Seafreight Manager
Kuehne + Nagel Ltd.
Phone: (902) 420-6500 Ext. 219
Email: robin.shaw@kuehne-nagel.com
Atlantic Gateway-Halifax Logistics Park
Atlantic Gateway-Halifax Logistics Park is the right choice for your global transload operations. It is located in Burnside Park and it is the largest business park North of Boston and east of Montreal.
The logistic Park is only minutes away from the Canada Border Services Container Station and 10-15 minutes to the urban centre of Halifax, the Halifax Stanfield international Airport, and The Port of Halifax.
At the logistic park there are established facilities that can offer extensive cross-docking capabilities for efficient consolidation of shipments from 40 ft. containers into 53 ft. trailers.
To see a larger picture of Burnside Industrial Park please view Burnside map PS.
