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Vancouver: Two seafarers on board Hapag-Lloyd ship test positive for COVID-19

“German container shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has confirmed new coronavirus cases among its crew.” See the original story at Offshore Energy. Source: Offshore Energy (JK)

by Offshore Energy

Canadian ports to “rebound quickly” from COVID-19 impact

“Fitch Ratings has said that Canadian ports, including the ports of Montreal, Vancouver and Halifax,...

by Port Technology

Port of Vancouver is weathering pandemic so far

“The Port of Vancouver closed its administrative offices but continues to operate amid COVID-19 pand...

by The Columbian

DP World Acquires Multipurpose Deep-Sea Marine Terminal in Canada

“Dubai-based port operator DP World has completed the acquisition of Fraser Surrey Docks, the larges...

by World Maritime News

ILWU: Automation of BC Terminals to Cause Major Job Cuts

“Automation of British Columbia container terminals could lead to a loss of thousands of jobs, accor...

by World Maritime News

COSCO And CN Extend Intermodal Partnership

“COSCO Shipping has appointed CN as its rail provider for discharge at the Canadian ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Montreal, and Halifax.” To learn more, see the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Vancouver’s record mid-year report can’t hide trade turbulence

“The Port of Vancouver handled a record amount of cargo in volumes and containers during the first h...

by American Shipper

British Columbia a hotbed of port expansion

“A study by the consulting firm Mercator for Global Container Terminals found 34.4% of all imported...

by American Shipper

Union promises no disruption to trade at Vancouver’s two largest container ports

“There will be no pickets outside Vancouver’s two largest shipping container terminals on Monday morning, as an economic waterfront crisis is averted.” See the original story at Vancouver Sun. Source: Vancouver Sun (JK)

by Vancouver Sun

2,000 workers set to strike at key Vancouver container terminals

“Two thousand waterfront workers at two key container terminals operated by the Port of Vancouver are poised to walk off the job at 7 am on Monday.” To learn more, see the original story at Daily Hive. Source: Daily Hive (JK)

by Daily Hive

DP WORLD Acquires Fraser Surrey Docks

“DP World PLC announces the acquisition of Fraser Surrey Docks from Macquarie Infrastructure Partner...

by Maritime Professionals

GCT to expand Vancouver port capacity

“GCT Global Container Terminals will invest $160 million in the Vanterm terminal to support innovation and add 215,000 TEU of annual capacity to its facility at the port of Vancouver.” To learn more, see the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

Vancouver 1st North American Port to Join SEA\LNG Coalition

“British Columbia’s Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has become a member of SEA\LNG, the multi-secto...

by World Maritime News

Growth across most sectors drives record mid-year results at the Port of Vancouver

The following release was published by Port of Vancouver:

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority tod...

by Port of Vancouver

Asian volumes still switching to Canadian ports from US hubs as fears grow over rates

“Growth at US west coast ports has been overshadowed by increases for the Canadian hubs of Vancouver and Prince Rupert and, to a lesser extent, by east coast ports.” For more, see the original article on The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (LF)

by The Loadstar

Canadian ports go greener with shore side power

“Canadian ports are employing shore side electrical power for ships in a bid to cut greenhouse gas emissions.” For more, see the original article at Container Management. Source: Container Management (LF)

by Container Management

Port of Vancouver thrives in first half 2017 amid higher box, grain volumes

**“The western Canadian port handled 69 million metric tons of cargo during the first half of the ye...

by American Shipper

Port of Seattle Joins Coalition to Cut GHG Emissions

The Port of Seattle joined the national coalition We Are Still In, the alliance of governments, coll...

by World Maritime News

Vancouver: Massive cranes arriving at Deltaport

The Port Community Liaison Committee released a report on two megamax ship-to-shore cranes that will...

by Delta Optimist

Spotted: Antwerpen Express Becomes Largest Ship to Call Canada

**On May 5, Global Container Terminals (GCT) Canada welcomed Antwerpen Express, the largest containe...

by World Maritime News

Big containerships arrive on both coasts

**“Both the Port of Vancouver in British Columbia and the Virginia Port Authority have hosted record...

by American Shipper

Hapag-Lloyd: Mediterranean Pacific Service (MPS) – Service Enhancement

The following customer advisory was posted by Hapag-Lloyd:

In an effort to offer a direct conne...

by Hapag-Lloyd

DP World’s Earnings Exceed USD 1 Bn Despite Challenging Markets

**Despite “significant challenges” in the industry, Dubai-based port and terminal operator DP World...

by World Maritime News

ZIM to add a Second Asia-Pacific North West String

**ZIM is pleased to announce that starting April 2017 (subject to FMC approval) an additional Asia-P...

by ZIM

CDPQ Acquires Stake in DP World’s Canadian Terminals

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by World Maritime News

DP World wins long-term concession at Port Saint John

**“The Dubai-based port terminal operator signed a 30-year lease with Port Saint John on the East Co...

by American Shipper

Port Metro Vancouver 2015 throughput declines despite container growth

**“The Canadian port reported container volumes rose 4.9 percent year-over-year to 3.1 million TEUs...

by American Shipper

Port Metro Vancouver Shortlists 5 Potential Operators of Roberts Bank Terminal 2

**Canada’s Port Metro Vancouver has shortlisted five candidates out of more than ten companies and c...

by World Maritime News