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PREMIER--PREMIER TO HEAD PORT DELEGATION
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Premier John Savage will address a major gathering of
shipping and transportation executives in New York City this
week.
The premier is a speaker at a Thursday luncheon sponsored by
the Halifax-Dartmouth Port Development Commission, the
Halifax Port Corporation, and Canadian National Railway. The
luncheon will be attended by representatives of the port's
largest customers, as well as other shipping industry
officials.
Premier Savage will use his New York speech to explain the
Nova Scotia government's interest in port development and
its desire to create a single gateway authority for the Port
of Halifax.
"The Port of Halifax faces major challenges as a result of
more aggressive competition, technology changes in shipping,
and the privatization of CN. We think it's time to re-invent
the Port of Halifax," he said.
The premier said there is often confusion as to what agency
is responsible for overall port development. Port customers
have expressed frustration with the numerous marketing and
service providers at the port. The provincial government is
taking a leadership role in determining how we can best
serve the interests of our customers.
"As a government we want to play a key leadership role in
moving towards a new gateway authority. We don't want to run
the port, but we do want to do all that we can to promote
the concept of an integrated and focused agency for the
port."
The premier said the New York luncheon will be attending by
key shipping interests. Later in the day, the premier will
make a second presentation to shipping company executives at
a dinner sponsored by the provincial government.
"We want the shippers to understand our commitment to
ensuring that Halifax remains a first-class port. We want to
let them know that we are interested in serving this port's
customers in the best possible way."
Transportation Minister Richie Mann and Economic Renewal
Minister Robbie Harrison will also attend the New York
events.
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Contact: David Harrigan 902-424-6600
trp Dec. 04, 1995