Port Of Vancouver

• B.C. islanders raise concern about anchorages amid growth in vessel traffic

  There are currently 33 commercial vessel anchorages between Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island and Gabriola Island, designated for ships waiting to load or unload at the port. 

  Canada

  Nov 16
  
• Cruise ship leaves Vancouver after one-day delay caused by tugboat strike

  The Celebrity Eclipse missed its 4 p.m. Sunday departure time from the Port of Vancouver because it was attached to a barge whose crew is on strike. 

  Canada

  Aug 29
  
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• Port of Vancouver truckers vote for job action to protest phaseout of older vehicles

  The United Truckers Association says its members have voted unanimously in favour of job action to protest a program that would force the phaseout of older trucks.

  Economy

  Jul 5
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• Truckers to vote on work stoppage over Vancouver port’s ‘penalizing’ rolling age program

  On Sept. 15, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority's revised Rolling Age Truck Program takes effect, banning diesel-powered trucks more than 12 years old from accessing the port.

  Environment

  Jun 21
• Ban on trucks more than 12 years old to proceed at Vancouver port in September

  A revised Rolling Age Truck Program, banning diesel-powered vehicles more than 12 years old, will take effect at the Port of Vancouver in September.

  Environment

  Jun 15
• Barge wedged in Fraser River channel near Knight Street bridge

  A spokesperson for the port authority said until the incident was resolved, vessels could transit the area by going south of Mitchell Island. 

  Canada

  Apr 21
• Traffic through Port of Vancouver up in 2021 despite challenges

  The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says cargo volumes increased one per cent to 146 million tonnes last year despite the pandemic, global supply chain challenges and extreme weather in B.C. at the end of the year.

  Economy

  Mar 24
• Ottawa urged to pause proposed B.C. port expansion

  A plan to build a new shipping container terminal the size of nearly 144 football fields at a major Metro Vancouver port has sparked a rival proposal along with concerns for endangered orcas and the salmon they depend on.

  Environment

  Mar 13
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• Crews respond after bulk freighter runs into trouble while passing Lions Gate Bridge

  The Port of Vancouver said a loaded grain ship outbound from Vancouver harbour experienced a "mechanical issue" while passing the Lions Gate Bridge.

  Canada

  Mar 3
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• Port of Vancouver to ‘slightly’ delay ban on trucks more than 10 years old

  The Rolling Truck Age Program, intended to help the port meet its climate targets, was set to take effect on Feb. 1, but drew a furious backlash from the trucking industry.

  Economy

  Jan 14