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- N.S. container terminal gets environmental OK
By The Canadian Press - Thu. Oct 23 - A proposal to build a $300-million container terminal along Nova Scotia\'s Strait of Canso has received federal and provincial environmental approvals. Melford International Terminal Inc. announced the approvals today, saying it clears the way to continue developing the terminal and rail facility. [...]
- Nova Scotia reps in Toledo to discuss study, partnership
Toledo Blade, Toledo, OH - Tue, August 19, 2008 - Representatives of a proposed deepwater container port in Nova Scotia are expected to sign a "strategic collaboration agreement" with Toledo port officials when they meet with local leaders and visit Toledo's port facilities today and tomorrow. [...]
- Container shipping terminal remains possibility for port
Toledo Free Press, Toledo, OH - Tue, July 22, 2008 - The possibility of a new cargo container-shipping facility located in the Port of Toledo came one step closer because of an agreement with Melford International Terminal, the Canadian company planning the Atlantic Gateway Initiative project in Nova Scotia. [...]
- Melford group optimistic work can start in summer
TheChronicleHerald.ca - Halifax,Nova Scotia,Canada - Thu, 29 May 2008 - While proponents of the Melford International Terminal aren't taking a positive outcome of the environmental assessment for granted, they're optimistically [...]
- Proposed container terminal needs only regulatory approval, says spokesperson
Cape Breton Post - Cape Breton,Nova Scotia,Canada - Thu, 29 May 2008 - Mann said he believes Melford is well-positioned for what is coming. "Those are the vessels that we expect to see at Melford Terminal", Mann said. [...]
- Port of Toledo considers 'short-sea' trips
Toledo Blade - Toledo,OH,USA - Mon, 19 May 2008 - For now, at least, the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority's attention is focused on Melford International Terminal, a proposed deepwater port on the Strait [...]
- Exec: Announcement shows strength of industry
TheChronicleHerald.ca - Halifax,Nova Scotia,Canada - Fri, 16 May 2008 - Richie Mann, Melford's vice-president of marketing, said the $200-million terminal announced for Sydney on Thursday can be considered "a validation of what [...]
- Questions of competition as new ports take root
Nova Scotia Business Journal - Halifax,Nova Scotia,Canada - Wed, 14 May 2008 - The Port of Halifax, the Port of Sydney and the Melford International Terminal all have similar goals. Whether it is upgrading, dredging or building from [...]
- Cleveland port hears pitch on Canadian project's potential for container cargo business
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USA - Sat, 10 May 2008 - Officials with Melford International Terminal Inc. met Gov. Ted Strickland, port President Adam Wasserman, a top St. Lawrence Seaway official and others [...]
- City could benefit if shipping project sails in Nova Scotia
Toledo Blade - Toledo,OH,USA - Sun, 4 May 2008 - "Once unloaded at the Melford Terminal, the containers will be transshipped principally by rail," the company's summary states. [...]