‘They Are The Size Of An Eight-Story Building’
Port Saint John’s $205-million modernization project on the west side has reached a new milestone with the pouring of concrete for caissons for the base of a new wharf.
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Port Saint John Says Cruise Ship Ban Could Result In $100-Million Loss For Region
With news that Canada has banned cruise ships until the end of October due to COVID-19, Saint John stands to lose a significant chunk of its tourism revenue in 2020.
‘Real Possibility’ No Cruise Ships Will Come To Saint John This Year
Danielle Timmons, a partner at Aquila Tours, said they were expecting just over 90 ships this year and have had 43 cancellations already.
Saint John Business Leaders Fiercely Oppose Proposed Truck Tax
The mayor and deputy mayor also oppose a truck traffic permit that could raise $1-million in revenue, but critics say it will make the region a less competitive place to do business.
How We Get Our Cruise Ship Industry Ready For ‘The Dance’
When cruise ships do begin sailing again, we expect that cruising — like life itself— will look different than it did just a few months ago, say Beth Kelly Hatt, Melanie Colpitts and Danielle Timmons at Aquila Tours.
Port Saint John Prepares For Possible Impacts From Coronavirus
Saint John is predicting a record-breaking cruise season in 2020 and it’s too soon to tell how COVID-19 could impact this year’s cruise ship season that begins in late April.
Chamber Of Commerce Concerned CN Rail Shutdown Impacting Shipping Lines
David Duplisea said the province is export-dependent, and business is being negatively affected by blockades in support of the Wet’suwet’en people in B.C.
Manufacturers And Exporters Group Says CN Rail Shutdown Impacts Local Industry
Ron Marcolin, divisional vice president of CME, says the blockades could have long-term impacts on New Brunswick’s export contracts, especially potash.
Port Saint John Releases Record-breaking 2020 Cruise Schedule
With over 90 vessel calls from 15 different lines, the city is on track to break the 200,000-passenger record set in 2010.
Saint John Forum Will Showcase Offshore Wind And Tidal Power Opportunities
Halifax-based Marine Renewables Canada will be in town on January 14 to lead an information session on opportunities in the international offshore wind industry as well as Canadian tidal energy development.
