DP World completes expansion of Fairview Container Terminal

September 7, 2017: Global container terminal operator, DP World has completed the ‘Phase 2 North’ expansion of Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal in Canada. DP World Group chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and François-Philippe Champagne, minister of International Trade, Canada, jointly inaugurated the new facility.

The project has been designed to enhance the container throughput of the terminal. With the new capacity addition, Port of Prince Rupert can now accommodate the largest container vessels in the world with carrying capacity of 20,000-plus TEUs. DP World had acquired the Fairview Container Terminal in August 2015 and the ‘Phase 2 North’ expansion project was launched shortly after.

The original capacity of 750,000 TEU has increased to an approximate 1.35 million TEU annually. A second berth has been added with the extension of the existing berth by 440 metres to a total berth length of 800 meters. The total terminal footprint has also increased to 32 hectares (320 thousand square metres) with the reclamation of 4.5 hectares (45 thousand square metres) of land.

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, said, “The expanded container terminal is an economic engine for the city of Prince Rupert and is directly responsible for hundreds of jobs with many others in the local community and beyond benefitting from its operations. We are delighted as this marks our commitment to Canada and the local community. This is part of our plans to provide capacity to meet Canada’s Pacific container terminal capacity requirements for decades to come in a cost effective and environmentally responsible manner.”

DP World Canada Inc. general manager, Maksim Mihic, said, “Prince Rupert’s success has been driven by its unparalleled geographical position on the Trans-Pacific trade route, high terminal productivity and consistent low dwell times that have been sustained alongside our significant growth in throughput over the past two years. Strong relationships with our partners ILWU, the Prince Rupert Port Authority and CN Rail have resulted in a reliable and competitive service for our customers.”

Prince Rupert Fairview features three new Superpost Panamax cranes in addition to its existing fleet of four Super-post Panamax cranes and direct on-dock access to the CN Rail network. The addition of 6,000 feet of on-dock rail and six rubber tired gantry cranes (RTGs) to the rail yard ensures the smooth and efficient flow of goods.