Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

Hamburg and Vancouver ports ink collaboration deal

Germany’s Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and Canada’s Vancouver Fraser Port Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration across various port-related priorities, including decarbonization, safety, and cruise operations.

Signed on 7 November, the agreement outlines plans to enhance cooperation in key areas such as maritime decarbonization, safety advancements, digital innovation, and sustainable cruise management.

“I am delighted to have signed this agreement...

https://container-news.com/hamburg-and-vancouver-ports-ink-collaboration-deal/

Canada container ports face backlogs, delays

Container operations have resumed following labor-related disruptions at Canada’s busiest ports, which continue to work through backlogs toward normal operations.

The Canada Industrial Relations Board on Nov. 14 granted a request by Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon and ordered an end to lockouts of union workers at West Coast ports as well as at the Port of Montreal. The order also called for binding arbitration in the ongoing contract disputes.

On the west coast, the British Columbia Maritime...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canada-container-ports-face-backlogs-delays

Vancouver Port expands marine traffic system for safer trade

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is expanding a centralized marine traffic scheduling system to encompass the entire Burrard Inlet, aiming to improve safety and efficiency in one of Canada’s busiest trade hubs.

This advanced system enables the port authority to manage actively and sequence commercial ship movements in Burrard Inlet, home to 23 Port of Vancouver’s 29 key terminals. This inlet handles nearly two-thirds of the port’s deep-sea ship traffic, annually supporting over US$75 billion...

https://container-news.com/vancouver-port-expands-marine-traffic-system-for-safer-trade/

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority appoints new Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority announced that Captain Shri Madiwal has been appointed as Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain.

With immediate effect, the appointment follows a competitive global executive recruitment process.

Madiwal brings more than 30 years of experience in maritime operations and supply chain to the role. Since joining the Canadian port authority in 2019 as Director of Marine Operations and Harbour Master, he has made significant contributions to the organization...

https://container-news.com/vancouver-fraser-port-authority-appoints-new-vice-president-of-operations-and-supply-chain/

Impact minimal from Canada rail shutdown 

In Canada, railroad union contract talks and trains came to a near-simultaneous halt, but shippers and logistics executives said the recovery has been almost as swift.

“The work stoppage situation was resolved so quickly, we are not seeing much impact on the recovery,” Shelli Austin, president, InTek Freight & Logistics, based in Indianapolis, said in an email to FreightWaves. “We actually saw more impact on the pro-active planning leading up to the work stoppage.”

The Canada Industrial Relations...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/impact-minimal-from-canada-rail-shutdown

Canada invests over US$35 million to strengthen global trade presence

The Canadian government is investing up to C$51.2 million (US$37.5 million) in 19 digital infrastructure projects to bolster Canada’s global trade presence, including some projects that address the flow of container movements.

Funding will come from the National Corridors Trade Fund, a C$4.6 billion program to make domestic supply chains more efficient, bolster infrastructure resiliency and reduce trade barriers, among other objectives. The 11-year program will wrap up funding on March 31, 2028;...

https://container-news.com/canada-invests-over-us35-million-to-strengthen-global-trade-presence/

New partnership to improve Canadian supply chains

Ashcroft Terminal and Vancouver Fraser Port Authority have signed a letter of intent for a long-term arrangement about the transportation of Canadian imports and exports.

In particular, the organisations will work together to invest, build and operate rail infrastructure at Ashcroft Terminal to reduce congestion within the Port of Vancouver, support capacity growth and enhance resiliency within the critical Asia-Pacific Gateway trade corridor. 

Ashcroft Terminal is an inland terminal located...

https://container-news.com/new-partnership-to-improve-canadian-supply-chains/

Pangaea bulker is the first to gain Silent (E) notation

ship with Silent (E) notation

Newport, R.I., based Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (Nasdaq: PANL) reports that its 95,000 dwt. post-panamax dry bulk carrier Nordic Nuluujaak has been awarded the Silent (E) class notation by, making it the first dry bulk carrier to ever receive the certification. The Silent (E) Notation is a select designation given to vessels with a demonstrated ability to effectively reduce environmental noise emissions, consistent with a focus on protecting sensitive marine ecosystems. Nordic Nuluujaak...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/pangaea-bulker-is-the-first-to-gain-silent-e-notation/

Port of Vancouver boosts container capacity

Construction on the Centerm Expansion Project at the Port of Vancouver is now complete, according to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.

The expansion project was delivered in partnership with terminal operator DP World. Work completed includes expanding the terminal footprint to the west and east, reconfiguring and expanding the container yard, building state-of-art truck gates, expanding the intermodal yard, building a new operations facility, and marine habitat improvements. 

In addition,...

https://container-news.com/port-of-vancouver-boosts-container-capacity/

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