Cargo
With more than 20 direct liner services as well as transshipment and feeder services, the Port of Halifax plays a vital role in serving world markets. On any given day, a wide range of products shipped through the Port find their way into homes, offices and communities here - and around the globe. The diversity of the region and the markets served through Halifax are reflected in the changing nature of the cargo imported and exported.
To view cargo statistics for the Port of Halifax, click here.
Containerized Cargo
Containers offer a fast, safe and cost effective way to transport exports and imports. The Port of Halifax has an abundance of export cargo and ample supply of empty containers. There is no congestion and capacity to space at its terminals and on rail. The Port of Halifax offers numerous options for drayage service, regional and long haul truck transportation which means faster container turnaround, lower costs and improved transit times.
The Port of Halifax has 11 of the worlds top 15 global shipping lines calling our two state-of-the art container terminals.
Halifax has capacity to more than triple its current container volume. With minimal expansion and efficiency upgrades Halifax could handle 2.5 million TEUS.
Breakbulk Cargo
The Port of Halifax handles every imaginable configuration of breakbulk cargo including, heavy lift, roll on/roll off, steel coils and forest products. The Port has a range of dry bulk and liquid bulk terminals including, a full service grain elevator complete with both in-bound and out-bound conveyance.
Halifax’s updated general cargo facilities were designed to service a wide variety of breakbulk cargo segments efficiently, including steel, rubber, totes, forest products, heavy lift/project cargoes and cargoes related to offshore supply. Loading options include ship, rail, truck and storage.
Among our many port facilities, Richmond Terminals and Ocean Terminals are two large, well equipped facilities which provide plenty of capacity and flexibility for your breakbulk needs.
Ro/Ro Cargo
Ro/ro cargo has emerged as a unique specialty for the Port of Halifax. Halifax Autoport Terminal is one of the largest vehicle processing and transloading facilities in North America and connects directly to CN's transcontinental rail network. Autoport attracts over 100,000 vehicles a year and has welcomed Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC M/V) which is one of the world's largest auto-carriers.
Autoport covers 40.5 hectares and has five track rail siding accommodating over 30 railcars per setting, plus 50 truck loading bays for wheeled vehicle traffic. It also boasts a 201-metre floating dock, with 13.7-metre berths.
Ro/ro ramps are also equipped at Fairview Cove and South End Terminals as well as Ocean Terminals.
Bulk Cargo
The Port of Halifax has multi-user facility terminals that are capable of handling bulk, as well as special-project cargo . Wharves are maintained by Imperial Oil and a number of other private companies for the shipping of petroleum products and by National Gypsum Limited for the loading of gypsum.
The Halifax Grain Elevator receives and delivers grain and 
feed products destined for local and global markets.
Containerized Bulk Cargo
New to the port is "containerized bulk cargo". The Halifax Grain Elevator is situated west of Ocean Terminals and is connected to Pier 26, Pier 28 and Dover Mills Limited through a system of galleries and conveyors. Pier 25 is equipped with a marine leg for receiving grain. Pier 28 is equipped with six grain towers capable of delivering 50,000 bushels of grain per hour.The facility is operated by the Halifax Grain Elevator Limited under lease from HPA. The purpose of the facility is to provide a secure supply of feed for the livestock industry in the Province and to provide export opportunities for wood pellets and grain products. The grain elevator services Dover Mills. The grain elevator has a storage capacity of over 140,000 tonnes and a practical turnover capacity of 12 times per yea.
