Port of Prescott Formally Renamed Port of Johnstown
The Port of Prescott owned and operated by the Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, located on the St. Lawrence River south of the Canadian Capital of Ottawa, Ontario has announced that effective January 1, 2014, the Port will be officially renamed the Port of Johnstown. The name change is due to the correct geographical location of the port within the boundaries of the Town of Johnstown located in the Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal. It also coincides with the new expansion of the primary wharf and the development of new berthing and cargo storage areas.
Port Executive Program Welcomes New Members
The CPE Certified Port Executive Program welcomed four new graduates at the completion of their program in Ottawa September 21, 2012. The new graduates join alumni of over 100 port, transportation and military personnel who have participated in the program since its creation in 2010. This port management program is a five day course designed to provide participants with a professional education opportunity related to the operations of ports, vessels, marine terminals and the related transportation system.