The newest piece of equipment will be the fifth SPPX crane at PSA Halifax and will allow the terminal to service two mega container vessels concurrently.

Crews on some foreign-flagged ships are being told they'll be stuck on their ships - without shore leave - for up to nine months.

The Public Health Agency of Canada says they've denied the ship's entry to the Port of Halifax.

Cruise ships carrying more than 500 people won't be able to dock in Canada until at least July.

Premier Stephen McNeil says the province will work with the federal government to make sure Nova Scotia receives the funds it needs to deal with the virus.

'Our objective is to build a community hub and a vibrant marketplace for more than 1.3 million visitors each year,' stated the port of Halifax in a statement.

The decision to rebrand comes after PSA International Pte Ltd., a Singapore-based port operator, announced earlier this year that it would be purchasing the terminal.

PSA International Pte Ltd., announced on Wednesday evening that it concluded the purchase for the terminal from Macquarie Infrastructure Partners after formal approval by regulatory authorities. 

Both upgrades will have the goal of reducing traffic congestion, improve safety and increasing the reliability of freight movements.

PSA International Pte Ltd will also acquire Penn Terminals in Philadelphia.