Notices – Page 2 – Corner Brook Port

01 Nov

2023 Port Tariff

Notice of Tariff Amendments

The Corner Brook Port Corporation Board of Directors has approved the following proposed tariff amendments that will take effect on January 1, 2023.

Harbour Administration Fee	3% increase to all harbour administration fees.
Berthage Charges	Unit basis for berthage rates will change from metre of length to gross registered tonnage for vessels at the berth or moored at a float.
Wharfage Charges	3% increase to all wharfage and transfer charges.
Security Fee	Security fee will be at a rate of $30.00 per hour.

The Port of Corner Brook tariff document detailing the port’s rates, charges, rules and regulations is available on the Corporation’s website under Industrial Operations and may also be obtained from the Port’s main office upon request at 709-634-6600.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the amendments of the tariff rates and fee, please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer Hartley, Business Development Manager, at 709-634-6600.

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19 Jul

Cruise Atlantic Canada Waves of Excellence Programs

Aquila Offered Training Programs

In collaboration with the City of Corner Brook, the Port of Corner Brook would like to extend the opportunity for individuals to gain experience and skills through several offered programs.

With the return of cruise around the world, many destinations are investing in service training for their cruise industry frontlines – the experience providers, attraction teams, drivers, tour guides, retail teams, restaurant servers, and everyone who comes in contact with guests. These programs will help further enhance the way that our community interacts with tourists and guests that visit the area.

RSVP by e-mail including date: dbruce@cornerbrookport.com

Offered Courses

Waves of Excellence: Deliver the Wow (In-Person)

“Waves of Excellence: Deliver the WOW” is a half-day virtual workshop designed to respond to this current situation and provides anyone who connects with guests with the skills and confidence they need to deliver excellent service while following the necessary protocols and procedures implemented by the cruise lines and destinations.

Whether greeters, taxi drivers, vendors and retail operators, tour guides, bus drivers, restaurant servers, attraction personnel, or the community at large, this workshop helps community teams understand the importance of their roles in the success of cruise in their destination.

Waves of Excellence: Deliver the Wow is available on two different dates, and only one option can be selected:

Location: Quality Inn Hotel

Option 1: Tuesday, August 9th: 1:30pm-4:30pm

Option 2: Wednesday, August 10th: 9:00am-12:00pm

Invite can be found at this link, follow information to register.

Driver Excellence (In-Person)

Available for people who drive motorcoach, taxi, van, private vehicle, sightseeing boat, or any other type of transportation as a driver has a great impact on the guest satisfaction ratings in the destination.

This will help ensure drivers provide excellent service, professional behaviour, ability to manage difficult situations, and more.

Driver Excellence is available on two different dates, and can only one option can be selected:

Location: Quality Inn Hotel

Option 1: Tuesday, August 9th: 10:00am-11:30am

Option 2: Wednesday, August 10th: 1:30pm-3:00pm

Invite can be found at this link, follow information to register.

Service Excellence 101 (Self-guided Online Course)

1-hour course designed for frontline workers who come into contact with guests less often in their roles, but still benefit from an introduction to delivering excellent service to cruise guests.
Personnel could include port operations, longshoremen, customs and border agents, security and others who may engage with guests less often.

Tour Guide Excellence I,nternational Certification (Self-guided Online Course)

An interactive online program that gives individuals the opportunity to learn exactly what makes an excellent Tour Guide.
The course includes 6 lessons on the most important topics for tour guides and ends with an assessment, which includes a written exam and a video component, and guides receive a certificate and pin upon completion.

Cruise 101 (Self-Guided Online Course)

This 1-hour course provides an overview of the cruise industry as it relates to ports, destinations and shore excursions, and what successful destinations do to ensure the cruise lines and their guests are having exceptional experiences in the destination
Ideal for community and destination stakeholders, Cruise 101 allows people new to the industry to get up to speed quickly and with confidence

The Aquila scheduled training is set to take place from August 9th & 10th.

For further information regarding this opportunity please contact the Port of Corner Brook’s main office at 709-634-6600.

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21 Jun

Notice of Annual General Meeting

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07 Jan

Notice if Tariff Increase Rates 2022

Effective March 15, 2022

The Corner Brook Port Corporation (CBPC) wishes to advise that there will be a 3% increase in Harbour Administration Fees, Berthage Charges, Wharfage and Transfer Charges and a 2% increase in the Passenger Tariff under the Corner Brook Port Corporation Terminal Tariff. Rates in Schedule E are subject to a 3% Increase. All rate changes are effective March 15, 2022.

Service Charges will be applied to all overdue accounts as per section 10 of the Terminal Tariff document.

The complete Terminal Tariff report detailing the rates, charges, rules and regulations at terminals and facilities in the Port of Corner Brook is available on the Corporation’s website under Industrial Operations.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the increase please contact Dean Jennings, Operations Manager at 709-637-4282.

Best regards,

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Jackie Chow, CPA, CA

Chief Executive Officer

Industrial, Notices

12 May

Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Corner Brook Port Corporation welcomes members to attend its AGM.

Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 5:30 p.m. | Suite 201, RA Pollett Building, 61 Riverside Drive

Current Agenda

Greetings from chair
Introduction of board and staff
Adoption of agenda
Approval of 2020 AGM Minutes
Approval of 2020 Financial Statements
2020 Annual Report
Appointment of auditor
Presentation by CBPC
Other business

Members interested in attending must RSVP prior to the event so that we can ensure adequate space is available for social distancing. For more information please contact:

Jennifer Hartley at 709-634-6600 or jhartley@cornerbrookport.com.

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13 Nov

Port Tariff Notice

Effective January 1, 2021

The Corner Brook Port Corporation (CBPC) wishes to advise that there will be a 3% increase in Port Tariff Rates effective January 1, 2021.

This increase will apply to harbour administration, berthage, wharfage and storage. Interest will be applied to all overdue accounts as per section 10 of the Terminal Tariff document.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the increase please contact Dean Jennings, Operations Manager at 709-637-4282.

Best regards,

Jackie Chow, CPA, CA

Chief Executive Officer

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16 Sep

Public Notice: removal of debris (boulders) in Humber Arm

The public is advised that the Corner Brook Port Corporation recently submitted an application to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of its debris removal project.

Removal of boulders in Humber Arm, immediately adjacent to the main wharf structure at the Port of Corner Brook will be conducted. It is anticipated that the work will begin late October and conclude within three-four weeks following the start date.

The purpose of this project is to remove large rocks along the seabed near the wharf to ensure the safe berthing of large vessels.

For more information please click to view the official public notice here: Public Notice

Contact:

Jennifer Hartley, business development manager

709-634-6600 | jhartley@cornerbrookport.com

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22 Jun

Call for Proposals – Engineering Services

Corner Brook Port Corporation is requesting proposals from qualified engineering firms to assist the Port with the design and construction of a cold storage facility to be located dockside at the Port of Corner Brook. The services required include preliminary investigation, design, provision of a public tender and construction management.

This project, proposed by the Corner Brook Port Corporation, is intended to significantly contribute to the Newfoundland and Labrador fishing industry by providing access to safe cold storage in a location that is strategically positioned on the wharf to give direct access to the port’s international container service. The completion of the project will increase business opportunities to both fish harvesters and processors through lower costs, quicker time to market and better direct access to international markets promoting economic development for seafood processors, harvesters
and other businesses in the surrounding areas and strengthening the regional and provincial economy.

View the Call for Proposal below or view on www.bidsandtenders.ca

DOWNLOADS:

CBPC Request for Cold Storage Engineering Services

ADDENDUM #1 Request for Proposals Engineering Service

ADDENDUM #2 Request for Proposals Engineering Service

CBPC is a non-profit community-based organization responsible for the stewardship and operation of the Port of Corner Brook. CBPC oversees the management of a range of port assets including the dock, six rental buildings, three ancillary buildings and 22 acres of waterfront land. CBPC aims to facilitate port growth and development through its two-pronged mandate. The first is the provide a high-quality ocean transportation and distribution link to meet the needs of western Newfoundland and the second is to contribute to regional economic development. CBPC has primarily been an industrial port with focus on pursuing industrial projects, particularly those with the potential to increase port activity and stimulate the local and/or regional economy. CBPC’s objective is to align port capabilities and regional capacity and invest in infrastructure where viable long-term opportunities exist.

For more information contact the Port:

Tel. 709-634-6600 | e-mail. info@cornerbrookport.com

Industrial, Notices

18 Jun

Call for Expressions of Interest – Cold Storage

Subject: Cold storage facility (fish) in Corner Brook, NL

The Corner Brook Port Corporation (CBPC) invites expressions of interest from prospective cold storage users to support the development of a cold storage facility in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. This multi-user facility will be positioned strategically on the dock at the Port of Corner Brook to give direct access to the port’s international container service.

CBPC recognizes the limited access to proper cold storage in the region and the impact it has on the industry. Currently, many processors incur significant additional transportation costs as it is necessary to move fish off the island to be stored in facilities in other provinces. As well, due to the lack of cold storage near the Port of Corner Brook, it has been identified that the fishing industry does not have equal opportunity to benefit from the international container service available at the port. Specifically, processors planning to ship fish to international markets directly from Corner Brook are not able to safely store fish prior to its shipment. A dockside cold storage facility will provide processors with lower costs, quicker time to market and better direct access to international markets promoting economic development for seafood processors, fisherpeople and other businesses in the surrounding areas.

To address this cold storage shortage, CBPC plans to construct a public use cold storage facility for fish products at the Port of Corner Brook. The facility will have an expected holding capacity of 5,000 to 6,000 tonne. The expected budget for this project is $10 million. CBPC has funds to invest in this project however additional funding for cold storage equipment and racking will be required. While CBPC will be applying to federal programs to assist with this project we are seeking industry partners in invest in the project in exchange for guaranteed storage at a preferred rate. While project partners will be able to invest to guarantee their access to storage a limited percentage of storage will remain available for public use.

Industry partners interested in contributing to the project are requested to submit a non-binding EOI application. If you have questions or would like to discuss this opportunity prior to submitting an EOI application, you may contact Jennifer Hartley. Application are due July 10, 2020.

After the EOI applications have been received CBPC will evaluate the demand for cold storage to determine the optimal size facility to construct, given the constraints of the available space, potential investment funds and estimated construction cost. We are unable to guarantee that we will be able to construct sufficient cold storage to meet the needs of all interested applicants. The EOI process will be followed by a formal subscription process first offered to EOI applicants.

Download the application: CBPC Expression of Interests – Fish Cold Storage 2020

CONTACT

Jennifer Hartley, M.Ed., MBA

Business Development Manager, Corner Brook Port Corporation

Office: 709-634-6600 Mobile: 709-640-1399

Email applications to: jhartley@cornerbrookport.com

Industrial, Notices

09 Jun

Mural Project Continues with Artist Selection

The Port mural is part of the CBPC’s cruise enhancement project which aims to create a more welcoming and inviting experience during the arrival of cruise ships. Our goal is to select a mural that not only captures the culture and essence of Newfoundland and Labrador but creates a sense of place, destination, vibrancy, and adds character to the area.

Eight proposals were submitted for consideration, each portraying Newfoundland and Labrador culture through a variety of styles, techniques, and designs. It was a difficult decision, therefore the team decided to short-list the proposals to allow for more discussion and reflection. The team is happy to announce the selection of Marshall Borland and Kelsey Street (see biographies below).

Marshall Borland and Kelsey Street studied visual arts at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland. Marshall and Kelsey’s mural incorporates a collage of images using mixed media including aerosol and acrylic paint. The mural depicts Corner Brook’s strong sense of culture; the thriving arts community, indigenous heritage, wildlife and nature, and a variety of historical elements including the mill/lumber yard and the fishery trade within the Bay of Islands.

The project timeline remains flexible as the 2020 cruise season was recently suspended due to COVID-19. Regardless, CBPC is pleased to move forward with the project and expects the mural to have lasting impact.

Thank you to all artists who took the time to prepare and submit such wonderful work. CBPC will continue to post updates on the project throughout the summer. Questions regarding the project can be directed to Jennifer Hartley, business development manager by email info@cornerbrookport.com or phone 709-634-6600.

KELSEY STREET, BFA

Kelsey is a multi-disciplinary artist of Mi’kmaq ancestry from Bay of Islands Newfoundland whose practice is based primarily in fibre art, printmaking, and painting. Street graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in visual arts from Grenfell Campus, Memorial University and has exhibited her work provincially and internationally at venues such as Grenfell Art Gallery, PULP Gallery, Tina Dolter Gallery, Craft Council, and Gatehouse Arts in Harlow, England.

MARSHALL BORLAND

Marshall is an artist from Central Newfoundland whose work is based in sculpture, printmaking, mural painting, and tattooing. Borland studied visual arts in the department of fine arts at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University and is a co-organizer of the Botwood Mural Art Festival. His work has been exhibited provincially and internationally at venues such as the Grenfell Art Gallery in Corner Brook, Brooklyn Art Library, and Gatehouse Arts in Harlow, England.

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