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Mar 04, 2005Download (PDF 17KB)
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Mar 01, 2005Download (PDF 21KB)
Port, border security get $1 billion infusion
February 24, 2005 – The Canadian government pledges $1 billion for national security funding in its 2005 budget.
Feb 14, 2005Download (PDF 20KB)
Port applauds increase in borrowing limit: Port of Vancouver
The Port of Vancouver’s Captain Gordon Houston applauds Transport Canada’s plans to raise the port’s borrowing limit to $510 million. This increase is crucial to the port’s plans for upgrading its container terminal.
Feb 09, 2005Download (PDF 20KB)
Premier says ports need to work together
Premier Gordon Campbell is urging BC ports to use an integrated response to compete against US ports going after Canadian business. The Premier also pledged that the government would work on behalf of all BC ports by helping them secure a future.
Feb 02, 2005Download (PDF 22KB)
B.C. expanding capacity to meet Asian trade growth: $1.5 billion will be spent to deal with 200% deluge by 2020
In anticipation of massive trade growth, officials are planning a $1.5 billion B.C. port expansion. The Port of Vancouver is anticipating that by 2020 it will triple the number of containers it is currently handling.
Jan 20, 2005Download (PDF 25KB)
Port sees strong rebound for bulk markets: A record number of containers moved through the port last year
The total volume of all goods moved through the Port of Vancouver rose 11% in 2004 to 73.9 million tonnes. Helped by economic expansion in China, shipments of sulphur, potash and containers posted impressive gains.
Dec 20, 2004Download (PDF 22KB)
Superships bring new challenges: Port capacity in doubt: Larger container ships seen as cost-cutting step
A new generation of large container ships is changing the face of container trade between Asia and the US and Europe. Although some see the new vessels as a way to boost profitability, they will also bring new challenges.
Dec 07, 2004Download (PDF 18KB)
Port bracing for Chinese cargo tsunami
The Port of Vancouver is expecting a major increase of cargo arrivals from China in the coming year, due to changing trade rules. To deal with increasing container volumes, port executives believe that round-the-clock trucking and warehouse operations will soon become necessary.
Nov 19, 2004Download (PDF 20KB)
CN, CP sign three deals to share tracks, boost productivity
CN and CP have struck three track-sharing deals aimed at boosting efficiency in a time of rapid growth.
Nov 16, 2004Download (PDF 26KB)
Band signs $47 million deal for port expansion: Tsawwassen First Nation to get historic payment from Port Corp.
The Vancouver Port Authority and the Tsawwassen First Nation announce a $47 million deal for the expansion of the Deltaport container terminal. The deal establishes a 25-year business partnership between the band and the port that includes jobs and joint entrepreneurial ventures.
Nov 08, 2004Download (PDF 22KB)
Port of Vancouver will handle China’s needs
November 3, 2004 - Gordon Houston, Vancouver Port Authority CEO, heads a delegation to China to meet with representatives of Chinese companies that do business with the Port of Vancouver. The Vancouver delegation is reassuring the Chinese companies that the port will grow with their needs.
Oct 26, 2004Download (PDF 18KB)
Shipping container crisis looms for ports
The speed of growth in containerized traffic from Asia is challenging BC ports to manage the volume of anticipated cargo and in turn, is placing pressures on existing rail and truck networks. Industry groups are calling for a national and provincial strategy to allow the current transportation system to become more competitive.
Oct 20, 2004Download (PDF 19KB)
CN and CPR announce co-production agreements to improve service to the Port of Vancouver
October 19, 2004 – CN and Canadian Pacific Railway announce a series of co-production agreements to increase capacity on key sections of track in Vancouver. This will make rail operations more efficient for Port of Vancouver freight traffic.
Oct 14, 2004Download (PDF 265KB)
Canada’s ports and railways straining under trade growth
Booming worldwide trade is putting a strain on Canadian ports and railways. Some are calling for major investment for larger ports, in-land terminals and double-track railway lines through public and private financing to improve the situation.
Sep 21, 2004Download (PDF 199KB)
Clarkson named president of P&O Ports Canada
P&O Ports has named Darcy Clarkson as president and CEO, succeeding Tom Boardley. Mr. Clarkson is now the head of an all-Canadian management team for P&O Ports Canada Inc.
Sep 01, 2004Download (PDF 87KB)
Fraser River Port enjoys 24% hike in container traffic: China is responsible for a large part of the increase over the past six months, a port official says
The Fraser River Port saw steady growth in container traffic in the first six months of 2004. The port is experiencing an increase in traffic from China.
Sep 01, 2004Download (PDF 54KB)
Nation’s No. 2 port in growth mode
The Fraser River Port saw its quarterly inbound and outbound cargo numbers increase over this point in 2003. The growth is attributed to a robust BC economy.
Aug 26, 2004Download (PDF 14KB)
New LA dockworkers to be on the job this week
The Los Angeles-Long Beach container complex will start the first group of temporary longshoremen on the job by the end of the week. These casual workers are part of the 3,000 selected applicants whose names were drawn in a lottery conducted by the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
Aug 25, 2004Download (PDF 67KB)
$150m expansion just the first step
P&O Ports Canada Inc. is planning a $150 million expansion at the Centerm facility as part of its long-range plan to tap into the fast growing global container business. This expansion will create 100 new jobs and transform it into one of the most advanced container terminals in the world.
Aug 25, 2004Download (PDF 69KB)
Prince Rupert selects New Jersey company to operate new box terminal
Maher Terminals Inc. has been selected by the Prince Rupert Port Authority to operate the proposed new container facility at Fairview Terminal. The terminal’s expansion is expected to be completed by 2009.
Aug 04, 2004Download (PDF 22KB)
Container traffic up at Port of Vancouver
The Port of Vancouver has experienced a significant increase in container traffic in 2004. The increase underscores the need to improve roads and railways to expand the capacity to move goods in and out of the port.
Jul 27, 2004Download (PDF 70KB)
Senior executives of world’s leading stevedoring companies meet in Vancouver
The New York-based General Stevedoring Council held its AGM in Vancouver recently. Speakers included Peter Bamford, director of health and safety for the BCMEA and Kevin Falcon, BC Minster of Transport.
Jul 22, 2004Download (PDF 45KB)
Port of Vancouver in full compliance with international security standards
The Vancouver Port Authority has announced that the Port of Vancouver is fully compliant with new international maritime security requirements. The ISPS code came into effect July 1, 2004.
Jul 06, 2004Download (PDF 26KB)
B.C.-bound ships denied entry to port until security status confirmed
July 3, 2004 – Three ships bound for B.C. ports have been denied entry into Canadian waters and are awaiting clearance before they can enter local ports. New port entry regulations and the ISPS code came into effect July 1, 2004.
Jun 23, 2004Download (PDF 35KB)
Port of Vancouver pays C$118 million in taxes
According to a study commissioned by the Vancouver Port Authority, the Port of Vancouver contributes C$118 million in taxes to the eight municipalities bordering it. The municipalities are North Vancouver (district and city), Port Moody, Delta, Vancouver, Burnaby, West Vancouver and Belcarra.
Jun 23, 2004Download (PDF 70KB)
Substantial number of Canadian ports, facilities, ships ISPS compliant
As of June 2, 2004, Transport Canada had approved the security plans of nearly two-thirds of the ports and terminals and almost all of the vessels that need ISPS approval. This high level compliance makes Transport Canada confident that Canada will meet the July 1, 2004 ISPS code deadline.
Jun 18, 2004Download (PDF 32KB)
Prince Rupert terminal is a go
Within the next two months, the Prince Rupert Port Authority expects to announce the building of northern BC’s first container terminal. The proposed terminal would have a capacity of 400,000 TEU’s and will be able to ship containers from Asia 1.5 days faster than other West Coast ports.
Jun 10, 2004Download (PDF 37KB)
Canada must ‘unleash’ port potential, official says
At a recent Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters annual conference, Minister Tony Valeri commented on the potential Canada’s ports and airports have as economic generators for the country.
Jun 01, 2004Download (PDF 170KB)
Ottawa to work out deal for grain hopper cars
Transport Minister Tony Valeri announces that Ottawa will work out a deal to transfer the ownership of 13,000 grain hopper cars to the Prairie Rail Car Coalition.
Jun 01, 2004Download (PDF 251KB)
Two B.C. port authorities announce board appointments
The Vancouver and Fraser River Port Authorities announce new board appointments.
May 11, 2004Download (PDF 14KB)
ILWU Canada Election Results – May 2004
May 07, 2004Download (PDF 26KB)
Maritime industry applauds Ottawa for $115 million port security funding announcement
Click here to see the Canadian Coalition for Maritime Security’s news release.
Apr 16, 2004Download (PDF 19KB)
Strike Update: Council of Marine Carriers and Merchant Services Guild
Mar 23, 2004Download (PDF 59KB)
High seas security could tighten oil supply
If oil shippers fail to comply to new security procedures, the US may experience oil shortages and increased gas prices.
Mar 23, 2004Download (PDF 26KB)
Maritime industry presses Ottawa for detailed port security funding
The Canadian Coalition for Maritime Security is encouraged by today's budget commitment of $605 million over five years for security funding, but will continue to press the federal government for a specific budget line for port security funding.
Mar 23, 2004Download (PDF 70KB)
Teekay buys 4 LNG tankers
Vancouver's Teekay shipping has agreed to buy a Spanish fleet and four ships that carry liquefied natural gas.
Mar 18, 2004Download (PDF 25KB)
Government to improve maritime security: Despite measures, military not in line for any major funding from budget
Ottawa is laying plans to improve Canada's maritime security.
Mar 05, 2004Download (PDF 84KB)
Ports in a storm over security costs
Madeleine Paquin of the Canadian Coalition for Maritime Security urges Ottawa to meet its obligations to make ports safer and also to ensure they remain competitive.
Mar 04, 2004Download (PDF 61KB)
Funding for security enhancements might be on its way
Federal Transport Minister Tony Valeri has re-introduced legislation that could allow Ottawa to provide funding for port security.
Mar 03, 2004Download (PDF 78KB)
ILWU Local 500 Re-election Results
March 1, 2004 - ILWU Local 500 Re-election results are posted.
Mar 01, 2004Download (PDF 49KB)
Coalition presses Ottawa for security funding
The BCMEA's Onkar Athwal speaks on behalf of the Canadian Coalition for Maritime Security asking Ottawa to finance new security measures.
Feb 26, 2004Download (PDF 98KB)
West Coast port businesses face $50 million maritime security bill
The BCMEA's Onkar Athwal urges Ottawa to meet their international commitment and fund new port security regulations.
Feb 25, 2004Download (PDF 187KB)
Port users seek $100M for security
The BCMEA's Tim Chapman and Onkar Athwal urge Ottawa to provide funding for new port security regulations.
Feb 19, 2004Download (PDF 38KB)
Teekay adds to fleet
Teekay Shipping Corporation is adding six Aframax tankers to their existing fleet. Four of these vessels are conventional tankers and two are purpose-built lightering ships.
Feb 18, 2004Download (PDF 109KB)
Vancouver, British Columbia, sees cargo surge
The Port of Vancouver handled record container shipments in 2003 due to increased trade with Asia. Most cargo sectors showed growth with a resurgence of bulk shipments like coal, grain and wood pulp.
Feb 12, 2004Download (PDF 73KB)
WTO sides with Canada in wheat export dispute with United States
February 10, 2004 - The World Trade Organization has ruled that Canada does not illegally subsidize wheat exports in an ongoing trade dispute with the United States.
Feb 11, 2004Download (PDF 51KB)
Vancouver to host terminal operator bosses
The annual meeting of the General Stevedoring Council will be held in Vancouver May 16 - 19, 2004.
Feb 09, 2004Download (PDF 308KB)
Coal, potash shipments stalled by massive slide
A massive avalanche that shut down the Canadian Pacific Railway near Revelstoke last week has caused a backlog in shipments through the Port of Vancouver.
Feb 04, 2004Download (PDF 46KB)
Coalition of ports, terminal, shipowners press Ottawa for security funding
Onkar Athwal, Vice President of Operations for the BCMEA, urges Ottawa to provide funding for new port security regulations.
Feb 04, 2004Download (PDF 278KB)
Confusion prevails regarding new international security code
Much uncertainty surrounds the new International Ship and Port Facility Security code for the Canadian maritime industry. The confusion is surrounding many issues, most notably who the code applies to.
Feb 02, 2004
International trade through the Port of Vancouver increases in 2003
The Port of Vancouver posted higher cargo volumes, record container traffic and continued growth of containerized trade with Pacific Rim nations in 2003.
Jan 28, 2004Download (PDF 54KB)
P&O Ports Canada Inc. appoints new President
January 27, 2004 - P&O Ports Canada Inc. announced that Tom Boardley will take over as President and CEO effective February 2, 2004.
Jan 07, 2004Download (PDF 64KB)
Vancouver group pushing plan for second shipping registry in Canada
The International Shipowners Association of Canada, a Vancouver-based group, has presented Ottawa with a plan for a second shipping registry in Canada. This proposed registry offers shipowners many advantages such as the ability to employ foreign crews, avoiding the stigma attached to many of the existing flags of convenience and helping them deal with increased security requirements in many countries.
Dec 30, 2003Download (PDF 79KB)
Canada's cargo industry gears up for the 24 hour rule in '04
In April 2004, the 24-hour manifest reporting rule for marine cargo will be implemented in Canada. Since the Canadian rules are similar to the American 24 hour rule, no major problems are foreseen for Canadian or international shippers.
Dec 18, 2003Download (PDF 212KB)
TSI orders huge box cranes
TSI orders three of the world's largest container cranes for Delatport and Vanterm container terminals. When installed in 2005 TSI will be able to handle larger containerships, potentially increasing traffic through the Port of Vancouver
Dec 03, 2003Download (PDF 77KB)
ILWU Local 500 Election Results
ILWU 2003 Annual Election results are in.
Nov 19, 2003Download (PDF 456KB)
Terminal operators say property tax cap will help BC ports better compete with US rivals
Local terminal operators applaud the provincial government's recent move to cap property taxes. The cap will allow operators to invest millions of dollars in new port infrastructure and help make BC ports more competitive with their US counterparts.
Nov 13, 2003Download (PDF 456KB)
New Crane Will Allow Deltaport Terminal to Handle Larger Ships
Three of the world's largest container cranes are on order by the operator of Deltaport and Vanterm container terminals. Once installed in early 2005, the cranes will enable the terminals to service ships twice the size of those currently served at the Port of Vancouver.
Oct 28, 2003Download (PDF 912KB)
Amendments to Canada Marine Act must be among government priorities
The Vancouver Port Authority calls on the federal government to revise the Canada Marine Act to allow for better access to capital in order to support growth and competitiveness for Canada's national ports.
Oct 28, 2003Download (PDF 456KB)
BC Chamber of Shipping Launches New Pre-Arrival System for Members
In an effort to help its members and the government improve both security and the flow of goods at BC ports, the Chamber of Shipping of BC has recently launched its new web based pre-arrival notification system. The new system automates the paperwork required of international vessels entering local waters.
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