The Beacon, 22 May 2007
This edition of The Beacon covers an extensive array of AIMS issues and includes media articles, Commentaries as well as events.
Is cargo talk just too good to be true?
Attracting increased container traffic from ports in Asia requires facilities in Nova Scotia to overcome significant challenges and compete on a global scale. This article in the Chronicle Herald points to the opportunities for Atlantica ports.
The Suez connection – Official: Sydney an ideal container traffic pit stop
Abdel Tawab Haggag of the Suez Canal Authority describes the economic potential for Atlantica ports to benefit from increased shipping traffic, proximity to markets and congested west coast ports. He also points out that the time to act is now as traffic will increase dramatically from Asian ports to North America by 2010.
New Brunswick, Maine officials launch Access Atlantica trade gateway intiative
Maine and New Brunswick appear to be on the same page with Atlantica. This article in the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal provides details on significant initiatives both are following to improve infrastructure and increase cooperation.
Chair: Atlantica conference to end rhetoric
This article from the Chronicle Herald discusses the upcoming Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce Atlantica conference, which organizers promise will bring all sides together to discuss the concept rationally.
New container terminal expected to revitalize port
Halifax isn't the only port for Atlantica. This article from the Chronicle Herald discusses plans for construction of a Greenfield container terminal near Canso, Nova Scotia by private sector company, Melford International Terminal Inc.