QSA's Week in Freight & Ports (#2, 2025)
Storm protection funding for Pictou; Merchandise trade data update; Integrated Import Declaration insights.
Start Date: 2025-01-11
End Date: 2025-01-17
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Pictou Wharf Receives $6 Million for Storm Protection
On January 17, 2025, the federal, provincial, and municipal governments announced a $6 million investment to enhance storm protection infrastructure at the Pictou Market Wharf in Nova Scotia. This funding will facilitate the construction of a fixed breakwater to replace the existing floating breakwater, raise wharf structures, and extend the resilient wharf. These initiatives aim to mitigate risks associated with sea level rise and storm surges, potentially affecting maritime traffic, cargo handling, and logistics operations in the region. The project is anticipated to secure access to essential services during adverse weather events, with implications for freight and marine transport sectors.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']