In light of the COVID-19 oubtreak, all Canadian Port Authorities and Halifax Port Authority informed that remain operational and continue their cargo trade. Yet, the movement of containerized cargo ships has not been impacted by the pandemic.
Namely, Canadian Port Authorities keep working with Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments and the Association of Canadian Port Authorities on plans and responses associated with the COVID-19 outbreak. At the moment, there are no restrictions on container cargo vessel operations at the Port of Halifax.
Right now, all marine partners in the Port of Halifax are together working very hard to maintain supply chain fluidity and keep cargo moving through our international gateway.
…said Captain Allan Gray, President and CEO, Halifax Port Authority.
Following the pandemic situation, all the Canadian Authorities have set safety measures in line with the recent COVID-19 guidance from Transport Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada, to reduce the spread of the disease in their cargo operations.
The employers who make up the Port of Halifax community place safety of workers above all else and are taking all appropriate steps to follow protocols to protect workers under the current conditions.The Halifax Employers Association and labour representatives are working closely and successfully to adapt procedures and communicate with workers.
…Captain Gray continued.
Overall, Canadian Ports are not the only ones who remain operational. Among others, Italian ports, South African ports and major US ports resume their operations despite the coronavirus pandemic.