Entries by Rick Hutchinson

The Belledune Port Authority Introduces New Chair of the Board

Belledune, NB – The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) Board of Directors has recently appointed a new Chair on the Board of Directors. It was announced in July 2018 that Danika Keeley will be succeeding in the role, becoming the first ever female to hold this position with the BPA. Keeley was previously serving as a […]

The Port of Belledune Breaks Metric Tonnage Record

Belledune, NB – The good results continue to show at the Port of Belledune this year. After reporting just last month about coming close to breaking the record of most tonnage handled in one month for June 2018, the Belledune Port Authority (BPA) is proud to announce that it has broken the record for the […]

The Port of Belledune continues to see rising numbers

Belledune, NB – The Port of Belledune is having another very successful year, and that doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon! The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) has compiled its data and is pleased to report that the month of June was very close to being a record breaking month in terms of tonnes of […]

Belledune Port Authority Delivers 2017 Financial Results

Belledune, NB – The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) held their Annual General Meeting today at the Belledune Recreation and Cultural Centre and has communicated the results and achievements of 2017. Mr. Paul Shannon, Acting Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Port, was pleased to report the successful results. “In 2017, the Port of […]

First Ship of 2018 at the Port of Belledune

Belledune NB -The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) officially greeted Captain Kumar Raj, Master of the M.T.M. “Penang”, the first ship to lay anchor at the Port of Belledune in 2018. The M.T.M. “Penang” is registered in Singapore and her last port of call before arriving in Belledune was Rouen, France. The vessel’s agent is Fundy […]

Port of Belledune Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

Port of Belledune Celebrates its 50th Anniversary Belledune NB -The Port of Belledune officially opened its 50 year anniversary celebration with a Logo Unveiling event yesterday! The Port hosted a winter themed event to kick off the celebration year. The event, open to the public, included sleigh rides provided by O’Neil Sleigh Rides, free food […]

Port partnerships increase diversification in the region

Belledune NB – The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) has been diligent in its efforts in creating partnerships to help diversify the business and create growth in northern New Brunswick. The BPA has been assiduous in its efforts to diversify its operation and attract new potential projects to the Port of Belledune and to the region […]