Port of Halifax boosts rail intermodal capacity with second daily train

15 Jun Port of Halifax boosts rail intermodal capacity with second daily train

Rail intermodal capacity at the Port of Halifax is increasing with CN’s addition of a second daily train serving inland markets, effective Friday, June 17.  The Halifax Port Authority, terminal operator PSA Halifax and CN have been working to reduce terminal dwell time which has been affected by supply chain issues including intermodal ramp congestion in Central Canada. The addition of a second daily train will improve the fluidity of our rail intermodal services and reduce dwell. CN will be providing further information at the end of the week.

The Halifax Port Authority has made more yard space available to the terminal operator (PSA Halifax) for the storage of empty containers and this will also contribute to improving the efficiency of terminal operations. Meanwhile, the Port of Halifax continues to see normal vessel operations with no vessels sitting at anchor awaiting a berth.  

CN, PSA Halifax and HPA are taking action to improve supply chain fluidity through Halifax. Vessel Berthing Delays
As of June 14, vessel berthing delays = 0, Terminal Dwelle consolidated a 4-week view of import rail dwell times at Halifax’s two container terminals. For a more detailed view (including historic trends by individual terminal) click here.



Actual vs. Planned Berth StayA view of the number of container vessels that complete their actual work alongside a berth at Halifax as compared to their planned berth stay duration.  Vessels that complete their time alongside a berth within their planned stay window indicates the efficiency of port partner vessel operations. Truck Turn Times
A consolidated 4-week view of the total truck service times (gate wait + terminal turn) at Halifax’s two container terminals. For a more detailed view (including historic trends by individual terminal) click here.