Ports/Terminals

Captain Satinder Singh has been appointed to the position of Vice-President, Marine Operations and Harbour Master for the Port of Nanaimo. Capt. Singh brings 21 years of experience to the position and will be responsible for the safety and security within the Port’s jurisdiction.

Trans Mountain has issued ‘Notice to Proceed’ directives to some of its prime construction contractors triggering mobilization of the initial workforce necessary to build the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Second consecutive year of record mid-year volumes boosted by growth in containers, potash, grain and cruise passengers…

$46.2 million in funding announced by the federal government will enable the Port of Nanaimo to make significant infrastructure improvements and expansions at its Duke Point facilities.

A number of common themes ran through discussions with terminal operators for this year’s update, none more so than efforts to increase capacities through modernization and operational efficiencies. Aside from the sensible business case made for increasing capacity, gains are also being seen in lowering carbon footprints…

Donna Hais has been elected to Chair the Board of Directors for the Port of Nanaimo.  Hais, CEO and General Manager of R.W. (Bob) Wall Contracting Ltd., was chosen by the Directors to lead the Board of Directors for a two-year term.  Donna is also a former Chair of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce.

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport for the Government of Canada, has announced the re-appointment of Ken Clayton and appointment of Rita Andreone to the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s (PRPA) Board of Directors for a term of three years commencing June 2, 2019.

The Honourable Claire Trevena, B.C.’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure has announced the appointment of Peter Lantin to the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s (PRPA) Board of Directors for a term of three years commencing June 1, 2019. 

Two highly anticipated rail crossing projects in Pitt Meadows are one step closer to construction today, as the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority signs a formal agreement with the Government of Canada to receive $48.8 million for the project and announces its own commitment to fund $39.1 million toward the project as a partner agency.

While the National Energy Board (NEB) reconsideration report reached the same conclusion as their original submission — that the project is in the best interests of the country — the report also highlighted issues that will impact the entire shipping industry.