Port Tariffs
The Halifax Port Authority (HPA) manages the Port of Halifax. The Port of Halifax includes the navigable waters and property managed, held or occupied by the Authority, more specifically identified in the HPA's Letters Patent pursuant to the Canada Marine Act.
Any activity (primarily of a vessel or cargo operation) within the area managed by the HPA is subject to the Authority's tariffs (fees).
The Harbour Dues tariff and the Dangerous Goods tariff apply to all vessels except for small pleasure craft and government vessels. For vessels going to private facilities, there are no further tariff charges from the HPA, however, the private facility may have their own charges for use of their premises. For vessels berthing at HPA facilities (including the two container terminals operated by Cerescorp and Halterm), all other tariffs may apply depending on the activity/services required by the vessel.
Charges / tariffs for pilotage, tugs, linesmen, tailgating, stevedoring costs and terminal operator costs may apply to vessel or cargo operations throughout the Port. These fees are not part of the HPA tariffs but are from other unrelated organizations.
Port Tariff Schedule -effective March 1, 2010
The Halifax Port Authority proposes to amend the Wharfage Notice, Schedule II, Appendix I by adding the following U.S States: Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire effective March 1, 2010.
Documents containing more details about the proposal may be obtained from the Halifax Port Authority upon request. Persons interested in making representation, in writing, to the Halifax Port Authority may do so by writing the address set out below.
Senior Vice President
Halifax Port Authority
P.O Box 336
Halifax, NS B3J 2P6
Cruise Passenger Fee – effective January 1, 2010
As of January 1, 2010, The Halifax Port Authority has amended the existing cruise passenger tariffs to $9.45 per passenger. This rate will be the same for the two fees; In-Transit fee (port of call passenger) and the Embarking –Disembarking Passenger fee (turnaround operations)
Port Tariff Schedule - effective July 1, 2010
The recent global financial crisis and ensuing reduction in demand for transportation services has been challenging for Port customers and stakeholders. In recognition of these difficult operating circumstances, the Halifax Port Authority deferred its planned tariff increase in 2009. We continue to closely monitor economic conditions and their impact on our customers and partners. As a result Halifax Port Authority has decided to further defer scheduled cargo tariff increases for another 6 months.
In addition, the planned 2.5% Tariff increase on Harbour Dues, Berthage, Wharfage and other HPA fees (excluding the Passenger Fee Tariff) originally scheduled for January 1, 2009 will now be reduced to 1.5% and will commence on July 1, 2010. We feel fortunate to be in a position where we could hold rates for 18 months and reduce the planned increase by 40%.
- Download our 2010 Port Tariff Schedule in PDF(english version)
