DP World signs agreement to expand Canada port terminal

DUBAI / WAM

The Port of Prince Rupert and DP World have agreed on terms of a project development plan that outlines the next phase of expansion for the DP World Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal. The Phase 2B expansion will increase annual throughput capacity at Can-ada’s second largest container terminal to 1.8 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), when complete in 2022.
Speaking on the announcement, DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, said, “Canada is an important part of our global network and we are delighted to confirm these plans, which underline our commitment to Prince Rupert, which plays a major role in enabling trade in the region and across the west coast with rail connections inland to the rest of the country and the United States. It also demonstrates the excellent relationships built with the Port Authority and the confidence we both share in the future and the creation of jobs in the community, stimulating the local and regional economy.”