NLIS 2
October 18, 2005
(Transportation and Works)
Minister advises of closure dates
for the Labrador shipping season
Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and
Works, today announced the closure dates for the 2005 Labrador shipping season.
�We are nearing the end of another successful shipping season for Labrador,�
said Minister Rideout. �The Labrador Marine Service has operated very
effectively this season. It continues to meet the demands of residents and
businesses that depend on it.�
Those interested in shipping freight are advised that all freight destined for
Happy Valley-Goose Bay will be accepted in Lewisporte and Cartwright until 4:30
p.m. on November 9. This date also applies to freight originating at Happy
Valley-Goose Bay destined for coastal Labrador ports and Lewisporte.
Freight to be shipped to coastal Labrador ports via Cartwright and Lewisporte
will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on November 14.
The department will not accept freight delivered to the terminal ports after
these dates. This includes freight from residents, suppliers and local
businesses.
�As of Wednesday, October 11, the MV Sir Robert Bond is operating in
freight mode, with the frequency of trips and departure times dictated by the
amount of freight to be shipped,� said Minister Rideout. �This will ensure that
all freight received on or before the above dates is delivered.�
The minister added that government is committed to ensuring effective shipping
throughout the province.
�Our government remains committed to getting our economy growing in a way that
generates revenue in our communities,� said Minister Rideout. �Effectively
moving goods throughout Labrador and between the island and Labrador is vital to
this process.�
Media contact: Lori Lee Oates, ABC, Communications, (709) 729-3015, 690-8403
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