Port Of Vancouver

• Red Sea attacks could push more cargo to Port of Vancouver after record year: CEO

  Since December, attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants have pushed shippers to steer clear of the Red Sea and reroute around Africa., to the benefit of the Port of Vancouver.

  Canada

  Mar 23
  
• Port of Vancouver sees record volume despite strike and cooling economy

  An unprecedented 150.4 million tonnes of bulk, breakbulk and container goods traversed the docks at the country’s largest port.

  Economy

  Mar 22
  
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• Arrival of ‘Disney Wonder’ marks early start to B.C.’s 2024 cruise season

  The industry is expecting 2024 to be a record-breaking season, delivering more than 1.27 million passengers through the Vancouver terminal.

  Economy

  Mar 11
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• ‘Literally no downside’ for criminals at Metro Vancouver ports, report warns

  A new report about policing of Metro Vancouver port terminal facilities says there's "literally no downside" for organized criminals to set up shop.

  Sep 28, 2023
• Container shipments drop 14% at Port of Vancouver as consumer demand falls

  Grain exports ramped up more than 100 per cent, a boost driven in part by record volumes shipped to Africa amid a surge in demand brought on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  Economy

  Sep 25, 2023
• Return to the picket lines: B.C. port strike back on after union leadership rejects offer

  The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada and the B.C. Maritime Employers Association first announced a tentative agreement was reached last week.

  Economy

  Jul 18, 2023
• End B.C. port strike, CFIB urges Ottawa, as half of businesses impacted

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling for an end to the B.C. port strike that it says has impacted half of its members.

  Economy

  Jul 11, 2023
• B.C. port strike enters day 3 after negotiations fail to reach weekend deal

  Around 7,500 workers from the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Vancouver Island, are on the picket lines for the first time in three decades.

  Economy

  Jul 3, 2023
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• Lower Mainland Canada Day celebrations reimagined with spirit of reconciliation

  Due to the port strike, the citizenship ceremony was moved from Canada Place to an office near BC Place, where 30 new Canadian citizens were welcomed.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2023
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• Deal with union would spare cruise ships from B.C. port strike: Employer

  A possible strike by British Columbia port workers will not disrupt cruise ships docked in Vancouver, Prince Rupert or Vancouver Island, employers say.

  Jun 30, 2023