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PORT INNOVATION | ENGAGEMENT | RESEARCH

WHAT IS THE PIER

Collaboration unlocks complexity.

The PIER is Canada’s first living lab dedicated to transportation, supply chain and logistics industries. The PIER stands for Port Innovation, Engagement, and Research, and is where key supply chain partners at the Port of Halifax can choose to collaborate to solve complex problems. Partners are focused on co-creating, testing and accelerating solutions that benefit Canada’s economy, the environment, and local community in the following focus areas.

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Supply Chain & Logistics

Innovate port operations and transform from being an “Efficient Port” to becoming “An Efficient Supply Chain and Logistics Channel”.

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Interconnected Port City

Improve communication, collaboration and resilience of the Port and its relationship with the city, and carefully consider the social, economic and environmental impact of its operations on the city.

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Maritime Policy Development

Working closely with policy and regulatory partners to help inform policy making and regulatory development to reflect emerging solutions in supply chain and logistics innovation.

We've transformed the Port of Halifax into a living lab where members can tackle industry challenges in a real port context.

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA

FOUNDING PARTNERS