Message From The Board Of Directors
The Strait of Canso Superport Corporation continues to dedicate a great deal of effort to attract business opp...
March 29, 2021
The Strait of Canso is one of the best deep-water, ice-free ports on the east coast of North America – strategically positioned to service the marine transportation sector.
Year-round facilities
The Strait Superport owns and operates two marine facilities: the Mulgrave Marine Terminal and the Port Hawkesbury Pier. Both sites are open year-round.
Shaped by the sea
Our local communities are shaped by the sea. And so are we. The Strait Superport is closely engaged with those who live, work and operate in the Strait area and beyond.
365 ice-free days year round
27-metre channel limiting depth
17M tonnes of cargo in 2017
1,000s of acres of prime industrial land
20-km long port
61% throughput
of all Nova Scotia’s international
and domestic cargo tonnage
Temporary Bailey Bridge Installed
The Strait of Canso Superport Corporation prides itself in making our common user facilities available to the ...
March 23, 2021
Lots of Activity at the Mulgrave Marine Terminal
The Strait of Canso Superport Corporation continues to make the common user, Mulgrave Marine Terminal availabl...
January 27, 2021
Captain MacIsaac Returns From Trip to Canada’s North
Captain John MacIsaac, Chairman of the Strait of Canso Superport Corporation Board of Directors spent some tim...
November 2, 2020
Strait of Canso Superport Corporation Sees Promising Future For the Strait of Canso
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September 16, 2020
Inverness Oran: Superport Loses Out as Harbour Dues Leave Town for Ottawa
Superport’s CEO Tim Gilfoy recently made a presentation to Port Hawkesbury’s Town Council, which h...
July 10, 2020
Guysborough Journal: Get used to sight of unique vessel in bay
The decommissioning work that was recently done by Hereema at Chedabucto Bay is being highlighted once again, ...
July 6, 2020
World’s Second-Largest Semi-Submersible Crane Vessel Comes to the Strait of Canso
The Thialf, Heerema’s crane vessel entered the Strait of Canso as part of Exxon Mobil’s decommissi...
June 24, 2020
Mulgrave Marine Terminal Being Fully Utilized
The Strait of Canso Superport Corporation continues to make the Mulgrave Marine Terminal available to generate...
June 9, 2020
Barge Arrives at Mulgrave Marine Terminal
The Tobias, a 393 foot barge owned by McKeil Marine, arrived at the Mulgrave Marine Terminal. The barge is und...
May 1, 2020
SCSCL Board Chair Attends Arctic Shipping Conference
Captain John MacIsaac, Strait of Canso Superport Board Chair recently attended one of the last international c...
April 27, 2020
Decision on Goldboro LNG Facility Delayed
Pierdae Energy Ltd. delays final investment decision on proposed LNG facility in Goldboro due to market condit...
April 17, 2020
Canso Canal Re-opens to Vessels
The Canso Canal has re-opened to marine traffic for the 2020 shipping season. the canal typically closes every...
April 17, 2020
Keeping The Public Informed During COVID 19 Pandemic
On a daily basis, The Strait of Canso Superport Corporation stays up to date on evolving COVID 19 protocols an...
April 6, 2020
COVID-19 Update
Given the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the declared State of Emergency by the Nova Scotia Government, The ...
March 23, 2020
Refit Operations Underway at Mulgrave Marine Terminal
The Mulgrave Marine Terminal is an attractive location for vessel refit work, creating valuable opportunities ...
March 5, 2020
MMT Used To Ship Equipment For White Rose Project
The Strait of Canso Superport Corporation continues to make its public wharf available to stimulate local busi...
February 10, 2020
Clearwater Plans Vessel Refits
The Strait of Canso Superport Corporation regularly invests in infrastructure to generate economic activity in...
January 16, 2020
Port modernization Review
The Strait of Canso Superport Corporation continues to play a strong advocacy role in advancing the interests ...
January 6, 2020
Recent Shipment of Gypsum
The Strait of Canso Superport Corporation plays an important role in stimulating economic activity in the Stra...
December 23, 2019
Federal Government Rejects Inverness Airport Proposal
A publicly funded airport proposed for the Inverness area was rejected by the federal government....
August 11, 2019
Jeffrey Simpson kicks off Superport Days ’19
Acclaimed journalist and former Globe and Mail columnist delivers keynote address at Superport Days event....
June 23, 2019
Underwater survey in Strait of Canso
Strait Superport CEO Tim Gilfoy applauds efforts to update port charts...
June 21, 2019
Marine Bursary for Women and Indigenous Learners
NSCC launches project to help women and Indigenous people gain access to marine industry training. ...
June 13, 2019
New NSCC Strait Campus Residence
Residence offers potential for NSCC to grow its offerings at the Strait Area Nautical Institute....
June 7, 2019