Canada’s Port of Prince Rupert is exploring the possibility of a return to handling breakbulk and bulk cargos at its terminals after an absence of almost a decade.
The British Columbia-based facility has contracted SSA Marine subsidiary Western Stevedoring to explore the viability of such a proposal.
“Ongoing cargo diversification is one of the highest priorities for the Port of Prince Rupert, and the potential for the return of breakbulk and general cargoes capacity represents a clear response to growing market demand in Western Canada,” said Port of Prince Rupert chief executive Don Krusel.
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