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