Port of Halifax has stayed on course amid global challenges. “Our results for 2025 highlight activities here at the port, as we connect with more than 150 countries around the world,” said Fulvio Fracassi, President and CEO, Port of Halifax.
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“Halifax is a strategic, international gateway. In 2025, we had 106 calls by vessels larger than 12,000 TEUs. This demonstrates one of Halifax’s key advantages – being able to berth these very large container vessels. As Canada seeks to double its exports over the next 10 years, the Port of Halifax provides a reliable supply chain solution to the world.”
Exports remained stable throughout the year, with strong performance in the first three quarters tapering in the fourth quarter. A marginal 1.4% decline in TEUs overall largely reflects the absence of one-off diversions or ad hoc calls later in the year.
Global geopolitical pressures, shipping alliance shifts and economic uncertainties continued to impact our results in 2025.
The Port of Halifax handles various cargoes and breakbulk volumes, with highlights for 2025 at the port including:
- Containerised cargo volumes totalling 502,000 TEUs.
- In 2025, trade with key target markets experienced measurable growth: China (+24%), India (+11%), Turkey (+19%), Indonesia (+49%), Japan (+30%)
- 106 Ultra-Large container vessel calls (12,000 TEU + capacity) – Halifax is the only Eastern Canadian port that can berth these very large ships.
- As an international gateway port, leading trading lanes with Asia (44%), Europe (34%) and Latin America and the Caribbean (10%). Trade with Asia increased from 41% in 2024 to 44% in 2025.
- Top 5 Containerised Exports (in TEUs): consumer products, paper and forest products, frozen vegetables, iron/steel, and wood pulp.
- Top 5 Containerised Imports (in TEUs): clothing, machinery and equipment, iron/steel products, rubber and tyres, and consumer products.
- Total cargo tonnage 8.6 million MT.