Port of Halifax

The Port of Halifax and CN rail give you the most efficient ship-to-rail connection between ports in India, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Caribbean and key North American consumer markets.

Not only can you get competitive rates for both port services and shipping with CN; but with CN's dedicated team of professionals, precision planning and a congestion-free mainline, we can assure you of the fastest, most efficient service possible delivered on time and damage-free.

In addition, you can get service right to your customers door with CNTL trucking services and full customs brokerage expertise with CN WorldWide.

Get you goods to North American markets faster

From the Port of Halifax, connect to CN's high capacity congestion free main line right from the dock and get your products to customers in less than four days - this represents 43% of North America's buying power.

Ship via Halifax and save up to 30 hours on the transatlantic vessel transit time

• 1,500 nautical miles closer to India (via the Suez Canal) than any other North American west coast port, and one full day closer to Southeast Asia than any other North American east coast container port.  Compare transit times with other ports
• First port of call for westbound, and last port of call for eastbound voyages
• Closest major port to Europe, in close proximity to the Great Circle Route – one full day faster to Europe than other North American east coast container port. Compare transit times with other ports
• Preferred connection with Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East

Port of Halifax means savings

Why? Because it has capacity to spare so there are no delays waiting for berthing. It also means that with current capacity, Halifax terminals could almost triple container volumes! The bottom line: a streamlined transportation solution, with every aspect of the move priced competitively.  Start saving in time and money. 

Find out more about the shipping advantages at the Port of Halifax.

Contact information

Gabriel Lagunes
CN Market Manager – International
Telephone: 905-760-5141    
Email Gabriel

Port of Halifax
Business Development and Operations
Telephone: 902-426-2620    
http://www.portofhalifax.ca/