Container Shipping
We are home to the primary container shipping terminal in the province.
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Community Centred.
St. John’s Port Authority —
A Beacon for Over 500 Years
100%
of our operating revenue is generated from port activity—we do not receive any taxpayer funds.
1,436
commercial vessels for a total of 1,723,625 metric tonnes of cargo came to our port in 2016.
Gateway
For more than half of all general cargo to the island (containers, autos, trailers and breakbulk).
We are Newfoundland and Labrador’s primary and most advanced container terminal. We are also the primary offshore energy supply and service centre and a destination of choice for the cruise ship industry. And—true to our roots—we are one of the most active fish-handling ports in the province.
As innovators and entrepreneurs, the Port of St. John’s has evolved to become a strategic transportation hub and a powerful economic engine for our province.
Industries we serve
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Offshore Energy Supply and Service
The Port of St. John’s is the most adaptable and versatile offshore energy supply and service centre on the east coast of North America.
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Marine Maintenance & Repair
We offer facilities for a full range of repair and maintenance services.
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Fishing
Close proximity to resource-rich waters and a sheltered harbour mean we are and have always been a hub for the fishing industry.
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Cruise
Visitors from all over the world visit the Port of St. John’s every year for an enticing mix of natural wonders, friendly people, and cultural experiences.
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Port Upgrades
Pier 17 expansion
This is an exciting time for the Port of St. John's. After consultation with industry and port users, a rigorous planning period and a successful construction phase, this new expansion to our busy, working port is now operational.
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