- Government of Canada Backs Halifax Port with $25M for Green and Efficient Trade.
- Decarbonizing Maritime Transport: Halifax Port Receives $25M for Green Infrastructure.
- Transforming Halifax Port: $25M Investment to Reduce Emissions and Enhance Logistics.
Climate change affects Canada now more than ever. The government of Canada is taking steps to make the country greener through transportation, resilient supply chains, and more ready to fuel economic growth while promoting jobs, reports Government of Canada.
Investment Announcement
Today, Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, has announced an investment of up to $25 million for the Halifax Port Authority that supports the financing of environmental sustainability, efficient supply chain operations, and decarbonization of the sector in general.
Green Shipping Corridor Program
Funding to the tune of $22.5 million comes under the Green Shipping Corridor Program to drive the development of the Halifax-Hamburg green shipping corridor. Some of the items include:
- Preparing to host and potentially refuel alternative fuel-powered vessels
- Installing a hydrogen production facility
- Electrifying port equipment to lower emissions
- Buying an electric rail locomotive and launching an incentive program to switch freight traffic from road to rail
Ship to Shore Crane Infrastructure Project
Additional funding of $2.5 million has been provided under the National Trade Corridors Fund for the Ship-to-Shore Crane Infrastructure project. This funding is intended to:
- Relieve congestion in supply chains
- Increase terminal capacity
- Enable faster and more efficient service for larger vessels at the Port of Halifax
- Benefits to Supply Chain and Economic Growth
Clean port operations and infrastructures would enhance supply chain efficiency by taking congestion away from the Port. Improving terminal capacity and optimizing operations through modernized infrastructure will straighten logistics, ease the passage of goods, and support economic growth and job creation in Nova Scotia’s maritime sector.
Government/Industry Cooperation
Transport Canada is working with industry stakeholders, coastal communities, Indigenous partners, and environmental organizations to create a cleaner, more sustainable future for maritime transport. This collaboration aims to strengthen supply chains and ensure a more resilient and efficient economy for all Canadians.
Quotes
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade said “Our ports are essential to global trade and to Canada’s economy. By investing in green shipping corridors, supply chain infrastructure, and clean technologies, we’re taking decisive action to reduce emissions. Together, we’re building a sustainable future for transportation, while supporting jobs and driving economic growth in Nova Scotia and beyond.”
Fulvio Fracassi, President and CEO, Halifax Port Authority, said : “Transport Canada’s Green Corridor investment will help to competitively position the Port of Halifax for the future. Around the world, there is interest to decarbonize shipping. The awarded funding will help fund feasibility work, assessments, new equipment, and workforce development here at the Port. For all funded activities, we will work with our port partners. We want to thank Transport Canada for supporting our project and investing in the power of partnerships with us.”
The Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, said “The Port of Halifax is a powerhouse for our municipality, our province, our region, and our country. This investment will help streamline operations, electrify the port to cut emissions, and prepare for alternative fuel-powered vessels—ensuring the Port continues to modernize, grow, and provide good jobs here at home.”
Green Shipping Corridor Program
The Green Shipping Corridor Program provides funding for projects that help to develop green shipping corridors and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the marine sector along Canada’s key waterways. The program:
- Reduces barriers to adopting emission-reducing equipment and infrastructure
- Incentivizes industry-led partnerships and investments to accelerate greenhouse gas emission-reduction technologies and infrastructure
- Reduces investment risks in low-carbon and net-zero emission ship technology and marine fuels for the domestic vessel fleet
- Developing capacity among Canadian vessel owners/operators to plan and implement next-generation low-carbon ship technology and marine fuels
National Trade Corridors Fund
The National Trade Corridors Fund is a competitive, merit-based program for critical transportation infrastructure. Since 2017, a total of $4.1 billion has been committed to improving Canada’s roads, rail, air, and marine shipping routes to foster domestic and international trade.
Ship-to-Shore Crane Infrastructure Project Impact
Since June 2024, when the Ship to Shore Crane Infrastructure was completed, the Port of Halifax has been able to effectively achieve the following:
- Reduced turnaround for offloading and loading vessels
- Handled more container ships
Such an investment gives Canada strength in its transportation networks, ensures economic growth, and makes the Port of Halifax a key leader in green and efficient maritime logistics.
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Source: Government of Canada
