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

2005 10 18                    9:50 a.m.


SearchHomeBack to GovernmentContact Us


All material copyright the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. No unauthorized copying or redeployment permitted. The Government assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any material deployed on an unauthorized server.
Disclaimer/Copyright/Privacy Statement