The Port of Prince Rupert reports a 1% decrease in overall cargo volume for 2024 compared to 2023, despite increases in certain sectors. While coal exports fell, crop exports, container shipments, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exports saw significant growth. The port attributes its resilience to ongoing diversification efforts and substantial capital investments.
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — The Port of Prince Rupert says cargo shipments were up at its container terminal for liquefied petroleum gas and crop exports , but volume for last year was down by one per cent from 2023.
Cruise passenger volume was also down, with 59,400 fewer passengers transiting through the northern B.C. port in 2024 compared with the year before.
PORT OF PRINCE RUPERT CARGO SHIPMENTS COAL EXPORTS CROP EXPORTS LPG EXPORTS
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