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Canada Funding Halifax Port Improvements
The Canadian government announced it will contribute half the estimated CAD660,000 ($642,000) cost of an integrated port logistics system and an air gap system at the country's East coast Port of Halifax.
"Advanced technologies make it possible to improve operational safety, security, efficiency and environmental responsibility without changing the existing infrastructure," said Karen Oldfield, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Halifax Port Authority.
"The integrated port logistics system will use a market-driven approach to prioritise solutions, define business requirements, and develop and market the technologies."
The air gap system will improve the port's efficiency in identifying ship clearance under harbour bridges to help larger ships move in and out of port smoothly.
The port itself will pay for half the cost of the new systems, while the federal portion of the funding comes from Canada's Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program.
"A strong and efficient transportation sector is critical to Canada's future economic growth," said Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence.
"Ultimately, these will increase safe, efficient and reliable traffic flows while reducing environmental impacts."
Canada has also been investing in shore power at its ports, with a new round of funding for those projects announced earlier this month.
