BC Ports

PMV 2008 Cargo Statistics

Thursday, 29 January 2009 11:26

Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) released its 2008 cargo statistics that illustrate that while unprecedented worldwide economic difficulties have had a significant effect on global trade, the Port has demonstrated stability and resiliency during this period.

Overall tonnage of 114,559,973 metric tonnes declined 10% compared to 2007, while the auto and container sectors were stable, in contrast to other West Coast ports. Commodities such as coal, potash and petroleum products experienced moderate increases. In contrast, breakbulk, mineral and forest product volumes were significantly lower.

Container traffic declined by 2% from the previous year, at 2,492,107 TEU (twenty-foot-equivalent unit).

PMV saw an 11% decline from 2007 in the number of revenue cruise passengers with a total of 254 sailings compared to 275 in 2007.

View PMV News Release.

Port Metro Vancouver Releases Impact Report

Thursday, 27 November 2008 19:00

In a new study prepared by InteVISTAS, the newly amalgamated Port Metro Vancouver now generates 132,700 total jobs across Canada and Port-related activities generate $10.5 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), $22 billion in economic output and $6.1 billion in wages. View News Release.

Prince Rupert Recognizes Workforce & Partners

Thursday, 27 November 2008 19:00

The Prince Rupert Port Authority announces the achievements of its new Fairview Container Terminal after one year of operations.

Oil Spill Response Contract Registration Fees Increase

Thursday, 20 November 2008 19:00

Western Canada Marine Response Corporation, the certified response organization under the Canada Shipping Act, has published in the Canada Gazette an increase to the annual membership fees from the $450 to $600 per vessel and per prescribed oil handling facility effective January 1, 2009. To view the fee justification documents, visit www.burrardclean.com.

Containers Inspections for Asian Gypsy Moths

Friday, 17 October 2008 04:06

On October 20, 2008, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will begin random inspections of containers for Asian Gypsy Moths at various terminals. Inspections will be conducted at the exit gates and are not expected to create any delays at the gates. The program will begin at Vanterm (est. 50/day) and Prince Rupert (est. 10-15/week). If live egg masses are discovered, the containers will be moved and cleaned immediately by CFIA at a location within the terminal. View CFIA Notice.