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.
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.
This article by Chronicle-Herald columnist Karen Blotnicky puts some of the unfounded fears about Atlantica to rest as she explains the concept is exactly what the region needs, particularly small business.
This edition of Atlantica: two countries, one region contains insightful information on the latest developments and events making headlines in the area.
Atlantica, Buffalo in particular, will be keeping a close watch on developments at the Department of Homeland Security after they cancelled their project for pre-clearance at the Peace Bridge crossing, reports this article by The Canadian Press.
Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting president, points out that rail has made significant strides and is poised to become a vital link for Atlantic Canada as the region moves towards increased trade. He notes that Atlantica, the Atlantic Gateway and intermodal transportation are all opportunities for the region.
AIMS senior policy analyst Stephen Kymlicka’s presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce is the focus of this Times and Transcript article. Kymlicka noted that barriers to trade are harming economic development throughout the region and preventing Atlantic Canada from reaching its full potential.
This issue of The Beacon covers the country from coast to coast, from BC`s trade agreement with Alberta to Atlantica`s trade with India.
In February Halifax Port Authority President Karen Oldfield was in Toronto talking about the advantages of doing business through east coast versus the west.
This front page article from the Telegraph Journal business section calls on AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill for some fresh ideas on boosting trade between Atlantic Canada and India.