Overview:
Port of Prince Rupert, also known as Port Rupert or Port of Prince, is a port city in British Columbia, Canada , located on Kane Island in the province. The total population of Prince Rupert is 12,508 (2011). Prince Rupert is the center of land, sea and air transportation on the North Coast of British Columbia. Prince Rupert is located 770km north of Vancouver, north of the mouth of the Skeena River, and is connected to the mainland by a bridge.
The results of the port’s 2014 economic impact study are impressive and indicate the port’s continued maturity. The study found that port-related export and import transportation generated US$1.2 billion in annual economic activity and created new, high-paying jobs for skilled workers in northern British Columbia.
The number of employed people has more than doubled since 2009. Prince Rupert is now responsible for 3,320 full-time jobs, indirectly increasing the surrounding 6,200 jobs, of which 43% are located outside of Prince Rupert.
This combined workforce has created more than $350 million in wages for families in many northern communities, an increase of approximately 133% since 2009. In addition, the average annual salary has increased from US$54,000 during this period to US$64,000.
The annual tax contribution of port companies and workers to governments at all levels exceeds 80 million U.S. dollars per year.
The port is managed by the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA). PRPA was established on May 1, 1999. After the Rupert Port Company (PRPC), the Prince Rupert Port Authority is Canada’s 8th One of the big national ports. Port Rupert is the shortest Pacific route (the closest west coast port to Asia) and the deepest natural seaport in North America, making it easy to deploy large ships. At the same time, the port can quickly transport goods to first-tier cities in the United States through the lowest slope of the Rocky Mountains via the CN railway.
Latest data on Port Rupert
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history
Prince Rupert built the Great Trunk Pacific Railroad in the first year of the 20th century. The plan is to map the main status of a west coast port, and the main waterfront land is reserved for port and rail development. The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTP) extends from Winnipeg to Prince Rupert and is connected to the Grand Trunk Railway in eastern Canada, forming the country's second transcontinental railway. GTP went bankrupt shortly after the outbreak of war in 1919 and was acquired by the Canadian National Railway Company (now CN Railway). As the northernmost railroad on the North American continent, Prince Rupert landed in the Aleutian Islands and the Pacific War as a World War II port. A large number of facilities have been established to handle American and Canadian forces and equipment that is quietly transported through the port city. Prince Rupert was declared a national port in 1972, and the first facility, Fairview Terminal, was completed in 1975.
facility
PRPA port facilities include:
- Atlin Pier
- Northland Cruise Terminal
- Illuminated pier
- Ocean Pier
- Pinnacle Pellet Terminal
- Fairview Container Terminal
- Prince Rupert Terminal
- Ridley Wharf (Ridley Coal Wharf)
All PRPA facilities are served by CN Railway.
container terminal
With the completion of the second phase, the port has a capacity of 2,000 kTEUs. For comparison, the Port of Vancouver handles 2,500 kTEUs of cargo.
contact details
Fairview Container Terminal
Operated by DP World
Facility type: intermodal
The 24 hectares (59 acres) Fairview Container Terminal is the first dedicated intermodal (ship-to-rail) container terminal in North America.
(250) 627-5608
vesselplanners@prr.dpworld.ca
Northland Cruise Terminal
Managed by the Port Rupert Authority
Facility type: cruise ship terminal and passenger terminal
The Hokuriku Cruise Terminal can accommodate vessels up to 300 meters (960 feet) and 15 meters (50 feet) long, and a 4000 square foot terminal building provides customs and immigration services.
1 844 669 5765
business@rupertport.com
Ridley Coal Terminal
Operated by Ridley Terminals Inc.
Facility type: bulk export
The Ridley Coal Terminal is loaded with metallurgical coal, thermal coal and petroleum coke at a rate of 9,000 tons per hour.
(250) 624-9511
info@rti.ca
Atlin Pier
Managed by the Port Rupert Authority
Facility Type: Port Authority
Atlin Terminal is the location of the Prince Rupert Port Interpretive Centre and the offices of the Prince Rupert Port Authority.
1 844 669 5765
business@rupertport.com
Prince Rupert
Operate Prince Rupert
Facility Type: Bulk Terminal
With a transportation capacity of more than seven million tons per year, Mr. Rupert Green’s modern terminal is the highest throughput of any grain cleaning elevator in Canada.
(250) 627-8777
Fast container inspection facility
Quickload by the logistics company operating
Facility type: container inspection facility
Quickload Logistics operates the Prince Rupert container inspection facility under the guidance of Canada's local Customs and Border Services Agency. The facility inspects the contents of target imported containers to ensure safety and compliance with Canadian laws and regulations.
(250) 627-5623
operations@quickloadlogistics.com
Westview Wooden Stadium Pier
Operated by Pinnacle Renewable Energy Group
Facility type: wood pellet export terminal
Westview Wood Pellet Terminal is the first export equipment specializing in the production of wooden pellets in North America. The facility can transport 1.25 million tons of wood pellets to the world market each year for power generation.
(250) 624-6436
eugene.lupynis@pinnaclepellet.com
Alaska Ocean Highway Ferry Terminal
Operated by the Alaska State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
Facility Type: Passenger Transport Facilities
The Alaska Ferry Terminal is operated by Alaska’s Ocean Highway System.
907-465-3941
http://FerryAlaska.com
BC Ferry Terminal
Operated by BC Ferries
Facility Type: Passenger Terminal Building
The BC Ferry Terminal at Prince Rupert is served by Northern Expeditionary Ships on the route from Port Hardy to Haida Gwaii.
1-877-223-8778
princerupert@bcferries.com
Ridley project cargo facility
Operated by CT terminal
Facility type: project cargo
Operated by CT Wharf, the Ridley project cargo facility is designed to accommodate the transfer of non-container cargo from barges to railroads.
604-939-3383
http://www.tidaltransport.ca/
Port of Rushbrook
Operated by Port Edward Port Authority
Facility type: public dock
Harbour Authority; Tethered buoys; open berths to accommodate approximately 280 ships; all berths provide shore power; public yacht ramps
(250) 624-9400
info@peharbour.ca
Fairview Port
Operated by Port Edward Port Authority
Facility type: public dock
Harbour Authority; moored buoys; open berths to accommodate about 250 ships; all berths provide shore power; CCG lifeboat station
(250) 624-3127
info@peharbour.ca