Wednesday May 22

BC Shortsea Shipping Projects Receive $20M

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The Honourable James Moore, Secretary of State – Asia Pacific Gateway, 2010 Olympics and Official Languages, announced today that the federal government will invest a total of up to $20.9 million in five shortsea shipping projects and two road projects in British Columbia.  The following projects and service providers were selected following a call for proposals:

  • Fraser River Shuttle (up to $5 million contribution to Coast 2000 Terminals);
  • Deltaport Shortsea Berth (up to $2.35 million contribution to TSI Terminal Systems);
  • Vanterm Shortsea Berth (up to $1.95 million contribution to TSI Terminal Systems);
  • Mountain View Apex Container Terminal (up to $7 million contribution to Seaspan International); and
  • Southern Railway of B.C. Rail Barge Ramp (up to $4.6 million contribution to Southern Railway of B.C.).

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