Port of Belledune - News

MARITIME WELDING SHIPS TO RUSSIA FROM THE PORT OF BELLEDUNE

April 16th, 2012

Tanks began arriving at the Port of Belledune in March and were stored on Terminal 3. Each of the 20 pieces weighs approximately 20,000 pounds, made from 316L stainless steel with a 18 foot diameter and are 14 feet high, making them over-sized cargo that ECS and the Port of Belledune specialize in handling.

First Tenant at the Belledune Modular Fabrication Facility

February 23rd, 2012

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) is pleased to announce MAN Diesel & Turbo Canada Ltd. (MAN Diesel & Turbo) will be the first tenant to occupy the Belledune Modular Fabrication Facility at the Port of Belledune.

First Ship of 2012 at the Port of Belledune

January 11th, 2012

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) officially greeted Captain Piotr Wysocki Master of the M.T. “Aurora”, the first ship to lay anchor at the Port of Belledune in 2012.

Canadian Business Journal - Port of Belledune Feature

December 22nd, 2011

http://www.cbj.ca/brochures/2011/Dec/Port_of_Belledune/index.php

Appointments to the Belledune Port Authority Board of Directors

December 8th, 2011

The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointments of Mrs. Alberta Buttimer of Beresford, New Brunswick, and Mr. George Smith of Baie-Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick, to the board of directors of the Belledune Port Authority.

THE NEW LOOK AND FEEL OF THE PORT OF BELLEDUNE WEBSITE

November 28th, 2011

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) officially launched the new look and feel of www.portofbelledune.ca today!

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Cargo Vessel Service operating between the Ports of Belledune and Argentia

October 24th, 2011

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) is requesting proposals from interested and qualified entities to operate a cargo vessel service between the Port of Belledune, New Brunswick and the Port of Argentia, Newfoundland and Labrador.

RAYBURN DOUCETT HONORED WITH 2011 TOP 50 CEO AWARD FOR A 3RD CONSECUTIVE YEAR!

June 6th, 2011

Mr. Doucett describes the overall success of the port as « a team effort » to create an increasingly growing and profitable facility...

Belledune Port Authority (BPA) Releases Financial Results

June 3rd, 2011

Harry H. Williamson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Belledune Port Authority (BPA), released the 2010 Financial Results...

Director of Engineering & Property Management Elected President of the Greater Bathurst Chamber of Commerce

May 13th, 2011

BELLEDUNE, NEW BRUNSWICK — Tracy E. Eddy, Director of Engineering and Property Management at the Belledune Port Authority (BPA) last evening accepted the position of President of the Greater Bathurst Chamber of Commerce (GBCC).

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

April 14th, 2011

Belledune NB - The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) invites expressions of interest from interested and qualified entities to operate a cargo vessel service between the Port of Belledune, New Brunswick and the Port of Argentia, Newfoundland and Labrador.

THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES NEW INVESTMENT IN TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE

March 16th, 2011

The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister of State for the Atlantic Gateway, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced a $1.5-million funding contribution towards the construction of new transportation infrastructure at the Port of Belledune...

Arctic Technology Conference

February 10th, 2011

Speakers from all over the world have gathered at this conference in Houston, Texas to present information that will shape the future of the arctic.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INDUSTRIAL LEASING OPPORTUNITY

November 1st, 2010

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) invites proposals from interested and qualified entities (“Tenant”) to lease a portion or all of a fabrication facility in Belledune, New Brunswick next to the Port of Belledune. This industrial fabrication facility is located within 1 kilometer of the Port of Belledune.

Belledune Port Authority celebrates Artists in Chaleur & Restigouche!

October 28th, 2010

The BPA hosted an Art Competition and Exhibition at the Belledune Recreational & Cultural Centre in Belledune, NB on October 22, 2010 as part of the BPA’s 10th anniversary celebrations!

The Arctic Gateway via the Port of Belledune

October 25th, 2010

The Belledune Port Authority officially launched a micro web-site to promote Arctic Shipping. www.thearcticgateway.ca

Enterprise Chaleur and the Port of Belledune welcome commercial delegates from Canadian embassies and consulates

October 1st, 2010

Canadian embassies from Beijing, London, Paris and Rome, were in the Chaleur region on September 23rd, 2010 in order to familiarize themselves with the strategic infrastructures of the region!

9 SHIPS in 7 DAYS!

September 21st, 2010

A record number of vessels called on the Port of Belledune between September 11, 2010 and September 18, 2010!

BPA 10th anniversary golf tournament is a \"hole in one\"!

September 17th, 2010

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) proudly hosted its 10th Anniversary golf tournament at Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club in Bathurst NB this afternoon!

Belledune Port Authority (BPA) Releases Financial Results

July 9th, 2010

Belledune Port Authority released the 2009 Financial Results and Annual Report today at the BPA’s tenth Annual General Public Meeting at the Belledune Recreation and Cultural Centre.

Belledune Port Authority Family Fun Day is a Great Success!

June 29th, 2010

“The BPA participates in many activities throughout the region on a continuous basis; to host a Family Fun Day as part of our 10th Anniversary celebration was very special to us. The families in the region are the reason why we work tirelessly to ensure economic and port growth”

PORT OF BELLEDUNE & ATLANTIC GATEWAY PORTS SEE OPPORTUNITY IN BRAZIL

April 26th, 2010

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) recently joined other Atlantic Canada ports on a trade mission promoting the Atlantic Gateway in Brazil.

BELLEDUNE PORT AUTHORITY CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

March 31st, 2010

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) officially opened its 10 year anniversary celebration with a Flag Raising Ceremony this afternoon!

Port of Belledune Improvement Update

March 27th, 2010

Federal, provincial and municipal officials joined members of the Belledune Port Authority today on a progress tour of $61.2-million infrastructure improvements at the deep-water port in northern New Brunswick.

The Port of Belledune � A Great Shipping Point for China!

February 10th, 2010

Two Belledune Port Authority (BPA) representatives, Rayburn Doucett, President & CEO and Jenna Doucet, Director of Marketing, joined Minister Victor Boudreau and a delegation of New Brunswick companies on a trade mission to China.

Belledune Port Authority now has 2 Certified Port Executives

February 2nd, 2010

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) is please to announce that two of their Executive team completed the CPE Certified Port Executive training!

FIRST SHIP OF 2010 AT THE PORT OF BELLEDUNE

January 4th, 2010

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) officially greeted Captain Oleksiy Kirdoglo Master of the M.V. “Victoriaborg”, the first ship to lay anchor at the Port of Belledune in 2010.

Port of Belledune Board Member to carry the Olympic Torch in Bathurst, NB

November 26th, 2009

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay presented by Coca-Cola and RBC and supported by the Government of Canada was pleased to confirm Mr. Barry Kyle one of the 12,000 Olympic Torchbearers who will soon hold history in his hands...

Belledune Port Authority Staff Hits Walking Track in Support

July 12th, 2009

Proud to have sponsored the 2009 Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Chaleur; Belledune Port Authority Staff Hit the Walking Track!

CANADA AND NEW BRUNSWICK MAKE IMPORTANT INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT - Funding will upgrade the Port of Belledune

June 6th, 2009

The Port of Belledune will be expanded and improved thanks to a partnership between the governments of Canada and New Brunswick!

Belledune Port Authority Releases Financial Results

June 5th, 2009

Claude Doucet, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Belledune Port Authority (BPA), released the 2008 Financial Results and Annual Report today at the BPA’s ninth Annual General Public Meeting

Maiden Voyage � First Port of Call Belledune

May 15th, 2009

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) officially became the first port to ever greet the M.V. “Alaskaborg” as she completed her maiden voyage from Vietnam!

BPA CEO is named one of Atlantic Canada�s Top 50 CEO�s

May 8th, 2009

The head of the Belledune Port Authority (BPA) has been named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEO’s by Atlantic Business Magazine. Mr. Rayburn Doucett, President & CEO of the BPA received the award for excellence in corporate leadership at an awards ceremony on May 7, 2009 in Halifax NS

Appointments to the Belledune Port Authority

March 30th, 2009

OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister, John Baird, today announced the appointments of Mr. Barry Kyle and Ms. Nancy McKay to the Belledune Port Authority’s board of directors for a term of three years, effective April 22, 2009

Appointment of Director of Engineering & Property Management

February 2nd, 2009

Rayburn Doucett, President & CEO of the Belledune Port Authority (BPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Eddy, P.Eng. to the position of Director of Engineering and Property Management.

First Ship of 2009 at the Port of Belledune

January 3rd, 2009

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) officially greeted Captain Kirk J. Taylor Master of the M.T. “Acadian”, the first ship to lay anchor at the Port of Belledune in 2009

Belledune Port Authority (BPA) Applies to Join Southern NB Gateway Council

December 3rd, 2008

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) announced that they have applied to join the Southern New Brunswick Gateway Council

100th Ship of 2008 at the Port of Belledune

November 24th, 2008

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) officially greeted the M.V. “Free Knight”, the 100th ship to lay anchor at the Port of Belledune in 2008

Belledune Port Authority Releases Financial Results

June 19th, 2008

Harry H. Williamson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Belledune Port Authority, March 2006 to April 2008, released the 2007 Financial Results and Annual Report today...

Shaw Pellet Plant Grand Opening

June 5th, 2008

The grand opening of a new $9-million pellet plant was celebrated today in Belledune by the Shaw Group.

First Ship of 2008 at the Port of Belledune

January 3rd, 2008

The BPA welcomed the "Medemborg" and Captain Winfried E. Breuer on January 3, 2008!

First Ship of 2007 at the Port of Belledune

August 7th, 2007

BELLEDUNE, NB – The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) officially greeted Captain Slavco Koncul Master of the M.V. “Jadran”, the first ship to lay anchor at the Port of Belledune in 2007.