Prince Rupert Gateway Ready to Support Disrupted Supply Chains


The Prince Rupert Port Authority is fully engaged in supporting the response to the devastating impacts of the flooding in southern British Columbia and is ready to help the communities and supply chains being impacted by it.

The Port of Prince Rupert remains fully operational and is not experiencing any impact to port or rail operations related to the extreme weather events in southern British Columbia. The Port of Prince Rupert is one of Canada’s critical gateways for supply chains, facilitating $60 billion in trade annually and is ready to activate its full capacity. A number of terminals within the Port of Prince Rupert currently have the ability to handle additional cargo and are actively engaged with shippers and CN to assist in facilitating the movement of critical goods, supplies and trade.

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April 1, 2025

PRPA Enables Safety and Accessibility on Rushbrook Trail

Prince Rupert’s Rushbrook Trail is safer and more accessible after the popular waterfront pathway underwent further structural upgrades. These latest improvements were funded through a collaboration between the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s (PRPA) Community Investment Fund and Kaien Island Trail Enhancement and Recreation Society (Kaien Trails) and represent their joint commitment to enhancing outdoor recreation for all community members on the North Coast.

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February 20, 2025

PRPA Investing in Shames Mountain’s Future

Shames Mountain can weather northwest BC winters with greater efficiency and reliability with the completion of its Climate Resiliency Project. The Prince Rupert Port Authority’s (PRPA) Community Investment Fund and Shames My Mountain Co-op partnered once again to adapt critical infrastructure and enable the popular outdoor recreational site to operate a safer and more consistent season.

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January 30, 2025

PRPA and Metlakatla Development Corporation Partner to Develop New Import Logistics Project

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) and the Metlakatla Development Corporation (MDC) are partnering to develop the South Kaien Import Logistics Park (SKILP). The $100M+ Indigenous-led joint venture will enable long-term economic benefits for Metlakatla and new employment opportunities for local Indigenous workers, while bolstering intermodal trade through the Prince Rupert Gateway.

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