THE Canadian west coast Port of Prince Rupert, just south of Alaska, posted a year-on-year 15 per cent increase in container volume to 618,167 TEU in 2014, reports American Shipper.
But the good news was dampened by data showing that overall tonnage at the port was down, despite high volumes at specific terminals.
The remote northern town of 12,500 people near the Alaska-British Columbia border, owes its existence to a 1911 railway, which found little use until 10 years ago when it was discovered that it provided a quicker route to Chicago than rail connections from Los Angeles.
"The record-breaking performance of specific terminals demonstrates the value of building a diversified port complex. This underlines the port's resilience, and its ability to sustain benefits despite market fluctuations," said port CEO Don Krusel.
Prince Rupert Grain exports were up 25 per cent and had total volume of nearly 6.5 million tons in 2014. And it in its first year of operation, Westview Wood Pellet Terminal moved more than 500,000 tons of biofuel to Asia and Europe.
PORTS
14 January 2015 - 22:20
Prince Rupert volume up 15pc to 618,167 TEU in 2014, but non-box cargo slips
THE Canadian west coast Port of Prince Rupert, just south of Alaska, posted a year-on-year 15 per cent increase in container volume to 618,167 TEU in 2014, reports American Shipper.
PORTS
14 January 2015 - 22:20
Prince Rupert volume up 15pc to 618,167 TEU in 2014, but non-box cargo slips
This news 6516 hits received.
These news may also interest you