Port Lands Home to New Honeybee ‘Queendoms’
HAMILTON – June 7, 2018 – Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) has partnered with urban beekeeping company Humble Bee, providing space to install 12 hive boxes at a new bee yard adjacent to Sherman Inlet on the port’s Pier 15. Each of the 12 boxes at the Sherman Inlet bee yard will be divided into three…Read More→
Partner Profile: SoBi Hamilton
SoBi Hamilton is the local non-profit that operates Hamilton’s extensive bike share system. The system of 825 bicycles and over 130 hubs provides residents with a healthy, affordable and sustainable mode of transportation. When SoBi was first looking to come to Hamilton in 2014 they were in need of a storage facility for their pre-…Read More→
HPA’s Sustainability Report
HPA is proud to present its first ever Sustainability Report The report outlines HPA’s ongoing commitment to transparency, and explores what the port does, how it interacts with our community, and how decisions are made to support social, environmental and economic sustainability. It is also an opportunity to celebrate our successes. A sustainable Port of…Read More→
Supply Chain Job Fair – April 4
Did you know: the ‘supply chain’ sector is one of Hamilton’s biggest employers? The supply chain refers to all of the steps involved in getting goods from their producers to the customer. People are needed at every step of the way to make sure goods move efficiently. The kinds of jobs in this field range…Read More→
Port FAQs
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2017 #PortCity Flagship Initiatives
In 2017, we took time to listen to our neighbours and other stakeholders about ways to improve port-community interactions, and build awareness and pride in our port city. We are embedding sustainability into our decision-making and long-term planning, and we have completed some short-term actions in 2017. Here are a few: 1. Restore the original…Read More→
Mohawk-Port Authority partnership helps bridge transport sector skills gap
HAMILTON, ON – Mohawk College and the Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) have partnered to help connect students with employment in the transportation sector. Hamilton’s transportation network is a major part of the city’s unique economic advantage, with access to road, rail, marine and air modes for the movement of goods. At the Port of Hamilton…Read More→
Port partners sharing the warmth
This season, along with our Port Partners: Heddle Marine, Vopak Terminals, Bermingham Foundations, Richardson International and the Canadian Motorcycle Association, we collected 81 coats for Good Shepherd Hamilton. Since 2013, 510 coats have been collected to help families in our community stay warm. Thanks to all of our participating Port Partners for their support!…Read More→
Hamilton Port Authority supports Hamilton youth with $10,000 donation to Liberty For Youth
Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) is a longtime supporter of Liberty For Youth, a Hamilton-based charitable organization that helps at-risk youth in the Hamilton community through mentoring and skill-building. On November 8, Liberty For Youth hosted its annual ‘Power of a Changed Life’ fundraising dinner, where HPA was pleased to present a donation of $10,000. In…Read More→
Lookout provides a new window on Hamilton’s working waterfront
A new viewing platform is now open to the public at Pier 15, at the Port of Hamilton. The idea for a publicly-accessible lookout point, providing direct views of Hamilton Harbour, emerged from our discussions with the local community. HPA is undertaking a number of initiatives intended to give residents and other stakeholders a look…Read More→
