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Port Metro Vancouver Raises the Bar on Air Quality

abg — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:13:18 GMT

Port Metro Vancouver has raised the bar when it comes to lowering air emissions in the key areas the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy 2009 Implementation Report has laid out, including rail, cargo handling equipment, ocean going vessels, port administration, harbour craft and trucks. Emissions reduction targets in the 2009 report set a common goal, but Port Metro Vancouver’s efforts to protect the air shed have exceeded expectations.

Port Metro Vancouver emissions reduction programs have received international acclaim, having been awarded the Globe 2010 ecoFreight Award for Sustainable Transportation. The Port has also been credited for its Air Action Program, ...

North Shore Trade Area Infrastructure Upgrades Underway

abg — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:03:04 GMT

These improvements are part of the $225 million in public and private sector investments towards infrastructure improvements on the North Shore.

“Port Metro Vancouver is Canada’s gateway to the world’s most dynamic economies and serves as a major economic generator for the nation,” said Robin Silvester, President and CEO, Port Metro Vancouver. “The North Shore Trade Area provides a critical connection to overseas markets for export products and the Lynn Creek Rail Bridge and Brooksbank Avenue Underpass project is a great example of infrastructure improvement that will directly support economic growth.”

Port Metro Vancouver Chief Operating Officer Chris Badger (right) ...

Second Narrows Transit Procedures

bjk — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:50:50 GMT

Read about the Port's Second Narrows Transit Procedures

New Board Appointment: Ms. Marcella Szel

katherine.bamford — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:17:26 GMT

Read Transport Canada's news release.

Read the Port's 2009 Annual Report

Alycia.Majorkiewicz — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:04:24 GMT

Port Metro Vancouver 2009 Annual Report - English

Port Metro Vancouver 2009 Annual Report - French

Port Metro Vancouver and CN enter into supply chain collaboration agreement to further improve gateway competitiveness

katherine.bamford — Mon, 31 May 2010 10:38:27 GMT

The agreement sets the framework for the Port, CN and port stakeholders to develop mechanisms to define, measure, monitor and evaluate the performance of each participant at the port against established benchmarks. It also establishes processes to proactively communicate on service-related matters and resolve disputes between CN, the Port and port supply chain participants on a commercial basis.

Robin Silvester, Port Metro Vancouver president and chief executive officer, said: “I am pleased that we were able to work collaboratively with CN on this initiative. The agreement will help align port stakeholders’ interests and ensure that each party is accountable for the optimal ...

New Board Appointment

megan.sweet — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:17:26 GMT

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Notice of Annual General Meeting

megan.sweet — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:23:00 GMT

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 3:00 pm

Vancouver Convention Centre West

Room 220-222, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC

Copies of the Audited Financial Statements are available at the Port Authority's Vancouver office:

100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC

Tel: 604.665.9000 | Toll Free Fax: 1.866.284.4271

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Vancouver welcomes the 21st International Tug & Salvage Convention and Exhibition

katherine.bamford — Wed, 12 May 2010 11:37:44 GMT

The International Tug & Salvage Convention and Exhibition, is now in its 42nd year, is hailed as the key international networking and information-gathering opportunity of its kind. Its importance is underlined by the fact that, in spite of the world’s recessionary times, this year’s event will be the biggest in its history, with a record number of 430+ delegates from 40 countries, more than 100 exhibitors from 18 countries and hundreds of day visitors expected at the exhibition.

The biennial convention and exhibition travels the world – in 2008 it was in Singapore – but one of its very first ...

Vancouver to see high cruise passenger volumes over next two weekends in May

katherine.bamford — Thu, 06 May 2010 11:37:13 GMT

On Saturday, May 8th approximately 12,000 disembarking and embarking passengers will be moving through Canada Place. Similar numbers are expected to arrive and depart through the terminal on Friday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th.

“Port and cruise terminal officials have met with City of Vancouver representatives, local taxi companies and other service providers to plan for the increased transportation demand on these three days,” says Greg Wirtz, Manager of Trade Development for Port Metro Vancouver.

“We are also encouraging passengers who don’t have advance arrangements, to consider using the Canada Line or SkyTrain transit systems whenever possible.”

The high ...

Mark Griffin appointed Director, Planning & Development

megan.sweet — Wed, 05 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT

As Director of Planning & Development, Griffin is responsible for leading the implementation of project agreements with government and commercial partners, ensuring the port authority takes an integrated approach to port planning, development and supply chain activities, and has overall responsibility for the delivery of Port Metro Vancouver’s planning processes and program of development activities.

Griffin brings extensive international experience in the planning, design, and implementation of marine and aviation terminal facilities, and the integration of these facilities with landside transportation systems. He has worked with organizations including Wilbur Smith Systems as Associate in Charge, Association of Monterey Bay Area ...

Port calls for commercial approach in national rail freight service recommendations

megan.sweet — Mon, 03 May 2010 10:30:00 GMT

“Optimal rail performance is a critical factor in achieving the Port’s goal to develop the most reliable and consistent supply chain in North America,” said Robin Silvester, President and CEO, Port Metro Vancouver. “We are confident that the Rail Freight Service Review will lead to meaningful and actionable recommendations for government’s consideration in its effort to maximize Canadian trade.”

Port Metro Vancouver’s Rail Freight Service Review submission is based on consultations and evidence gathered from more than 50 organizations including rail customers, stakeholders, railways and industry associations.

The report demonstrates that the rail freight system currently serving the Port works ...

Port Metro Vancouver 2010 cruise season to be eco-friendly

megan.sweet — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT

“We’re excited to kick off our cruise season with a shore power enabled ship, as this year will mark the first full year of operation for our two new shore power connections at Canada Place,” said Port Metro Vancouver’s President and CEO, Robin Silvester. “There are only three such systems in the world, which allow cruise ships to connect to the local electrical grid and shut off their diesel engines, greatly reducing their impact on the region’s environment.”

The system, completed in 2009, is a $9-million initiative by the Government of Canada, the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation, Holland America ...

Port receives 2010 GLOBE award

megan.sweet — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:53:00 GMT

Port Metro Vancouver is committed to conducting operations in a responsible and sustainable manner that safeguards and promotes continual protection of the environment, through a number of initiatives.

The Port is working towards effectively reducing greenhouse gas and other emissions, resulting from transportation activities in Canada, successfully incorporating sustainable transportation choices in environmental strategies, and actively being environmentally conscious and responsible in the production processes through initiatives such as the Air Action Program, Canada Place Shore Power, Differentiated Harbour Dues Program, Environmental Requirements through its Truck Licensing Program, and the Land Side Air Emissions Inventory.

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2009 sees growth in grain and liquid bulk but overall throughput declines

katherine.bamford — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:00:00 GMT

“At the end of a challenging and turbulent year, we’re pleased to see gains in some principal Canadian exports, such as grain, specialty crops and crude petroleum,” said Robin Silvester, President and CEO, Port Metro Vancouver. “Total foreign export volumes remained stable over the year, which reflects solid demand for high quality Canadian commodities and underpins the Port’s value as Canada’s most important Gateway to international trade.”

The Port’s overall volume of 101.9 million metric tonnes was down 11 per cent compared to 2008. Despite overall tonnage declines, some positive trends emerged in 2009. Total foreign exports were flat on ...