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About the Port

This year, the Port of Halifax will:

• Generate more than 11,190 jobs and $1.5 billion in economic impact
• Handle over 1,500 vessels
• Welcome cruise ships and passengers from all over the world

Moving Forward

Moving forward, the five-year, $100 million capital investment plan features:

• Improvements to the Fairview Cove Container Terminal, South End Container Terminal, conventional terminals, security, Halifax Seaport and other general property & facility improvements across the four areas of cargo (bulk, breakbulk, container, roll-on/roll-off) and cruise.
• In 2009, the HPA has $29 million budgeted for capital expenditures. This includes expansion of the South End Container Terminal and extension of the Richmond Multipurpose Terminals.   
  
• Technology to improve security and container terminal efficiencies
• A redevelopment plan for the Seaport along piers 20 to 23, allowing cruise growth and a new waterfront destination for residents and visitors to enjoy