Communities in northern British Columbia are connected to the world as never before with the opening of Fairview Terminal’s expanded container facility at the Port of Prince Rupert.

Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology Bruce Ralston was on hand – along with officials from Fairview Terminal’s owner and operator, DP World, the Port of Prince Rupert, local First Nations and other stakeholders – for the official opening of the Fairview Phase 2 North project, which increases the terminal’s annual container capacity by 60% to 1.35 million TEUs (20-foot equivalent units).

The two-year, $200-million project was financed by DP World, a major global container-handling company headquartered in Dubai. With this expansion, the Port of Prince Rupert becomes the second-largest container shipping facility in Canada and can now accommodate the largest container vessels in the world.

The growth of the Port of Prince Rupert over the past 10 years has led to significant development of services related to rail, trucking and warehousing throughout the northern B.C. corridor. For example, CN Rail’s intermodal yard in Prince George has grown significantly due to the increase in container traffic at the Port of Prince Rupert.

The Government of British Columbia is committed to creating the conditions that support continued growth in private investment and the creation of jobs, where all regions of the province are benefiting in a sustainable, shared economy.

Quotes:

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology –

“This expansion project strengthens B.C.’s trading relationship with countries in the Asia-Pacific region while creating jobs and export opportunities for B.C. businesses. The Port of Prince Rupert is a major economic catalyst for northern B.C., with more than 3,000 people across the region directly employed in the logistics of transporting goods through the Port. Congratulations to Fairview Terminal and the Port of Prince Rupert. This boost to the province’s economy is a sign of things to come.”

Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure –

“The expansion of Fairview Container Terminal in Prince Rupert is great news for B.C. and our expanding Pacific Gateway trade with Asia. It will give the province and the country an enhanced gateway to meet the growing demand for B.C. goods and to grow our economy, which in turn helps to create jobs and make life more affordable for B.C. families.”

Jennifer Rice, MLA for North Coast ­–

“Fairview Terminal’s expansion is another great accomplishment for the Port of Prince Rupert. The jobs that will be created as a result of DP World’s continued faith in our Port and community bodes well for workers and businesses around the North Coast.”