Existing DP World Canada terminals get
first shot from $3.7B investment fund
joc.com
DP World is partnering with Canada’s second-biggest public pension to create a $3.76 billion platform
aimed at investing in container terminals, with its facilities in Vancouver and Prince Rupert to get the first
capital injection.
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The global terminal operator will hold a 55 percent
share of the C$5 investment vehicle and its partner
Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec will control
the rest.The platform is seeded with DP World’s
facilities in British Vancouver, both of which US
importers tap to hit Midwest markets, and CGP is
taking a 45 percent share in both for $640 million.
The investments are subject to regulatory approvals.
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Existing DP World Canada terminals get first shot from $3.7B investment fund
(continued)
As global terminal operators grapple with pressure from carriers to lower handling charges while also
ramping up spending to handle larger ships and alliances in a weak growth market, the capitalization gives
DP World even stronger footing. The Dubai-based company has focused on gateways rather than the fickle
international transshipment market.
DP World’s decision to operate a container terminal in Saint John, New Brunswick, starting next year, turned
heads when announced it in August. DP World detailed to JOC.com how it aimed to transform the modest
terminal into an alternative gateway for containerized imports bound for the US Northeast.
Prince Rupert’s Fairview terminal, which DP World purchased in Aug. 2015, has become one of the fastestgrowing North American ports largely because of its ability to attract US importers via consistent and pricecompetitive intermodal rail service. DP World operates the Centerm Terminal at the Port of Vancouver.
http://www.joc.com/port-news/terminal-operators/dp-world/existing-dp-world-canada-terminals-get-first-shot-37b-investmentfund_20161202.html
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GCT Deltaport To Add Two Additional Megamax Cranes
globalterminals.com
On October 8, 2015, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority issued Project Permit 2015-029 to GCT Canada
LP for the GCT Deltaport Intermodal Yard Reconfiguration project. This project includes the addition of
new container handling equipment, as well as construction of a new rail maintenance facility building, and
associated infrastructure upgrades at the facility. In July 2016, the Port Authority issued Project Permit
Amendment 15-029-1 for ancillary support equipment and structures.
GCT Canada has applied to the port authority for an additional amendment to Project Permit 2015-029 that
includes the installation of two additional ship-to-shore Megamax cranes. This application is currently under
review by the Port Authority.
The GCT Deltaport Intermodal Yard Reconfiguration is the second, privately-funded stage of the multi-phased
expansion called Deltaport Terminal Road and Rail Improvement Project (DTRRIP), a collaboration with the
port authority and the Province of BC. The densification approach to the Intermodal Yard Reconfiguration
project reflects our company’s priority to increase capacity with little to no impact on the environment and
community. To meet rail traffic demand through Vancouver’s Pacific Gateway, the project will be completed
within our existing footprint, without requiring additional land creation.
While maintaining full operational capabilities, we are implementing the following improvements:
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Rearranging the existing 2 sets of 4 tracks into a single set of 7 tracks;
Replacing 7 existing electric RMGs with 8 new, modernized, electric CRMGs;
Adding mobile container handling equipment in the container yard;
Replacing lights with energy-efficient LED fixtures to reduce glare and alias light;
Adding a new rail maintenance building; and
Introducing 2 additional ship-to-shore Megamax cranes.
http://globalterminals.com/gct-deltaport-intermodal-yard-reconfiguration-project/
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Lois Jackson: Port of Rotterdam offers many lessons
for Metro Vancouver
theprovince.com
In October, I attended the World Conference Cities and Ports “Crossovers” Conference in Rotterdam, home
to Europe’s largest port. The mission provided an invaluable opportunity to learn best practices from some
of the world’s finest ports and how these practices can be implemented in a B.C. context.
For me, this is extremely important, as Delta is home to Canada’s largest container terminal and we
are in the process of identifying a balance between preserving our community’s unique identity, prime
agricultural land base and quality of life, while also enjoying the significant economic benefits of the
Roberts Bank Terminal.
Local port operations generate a combined tax revenue of $1.3 billion a year and provide employment for
more than 50,000 across the region.
To ensure a holistic approach, Delta’s delegation also included our chief administrative officer, director
of engineering and chief of police, who brought their unique expertise to discussions around municipal
oversight, industrial operations and community safety — key areas when considering port growth.
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Lois Jackson: Port of Rotterdam offers many lessons for Metro Vancouver
(continued)
While in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, we were also able to tour local port facilities, see first-hand how
these communities evolved around their maritime industry and engage in candid conversations with senior
leadership from Europe’s largest ports about interfacing with municipalities.
Although the Port of Rotterdam handles significantly more volume than Port of Vancouver (Rotterdam
receives 30,000 vessel calls annually, while Port of Vancouver receives 3,100), there are striking similarities:
Both are the largest ports in their respective countries; both have communities with deep historical ties to
maritime trade; both are located in urban areas with more than a million people living in roughly 1,000
square kilometres; both have generated and continue to support other trade-oriented industries; and both
are grappling with a range of issues related to growth, including land constraints as well as environmental
and wildlife impacts.
These are issues facing ports worldwide and there is no single solution. However, several best practices were
presented at the conference about how ports and cities can grow together.
For me, the key take-away is the importance of collaboration. While European and Canadian ports differ
fundamentally in their governance structures, an overarching theme was the importance of multilateral coordination. In the Lower Mainland, that means all levels of government, industry, local communities and First
Nations must embrace collaboration, especially in terms of how the efficient and economical movement of
goods is integrated into regional, provincial and federal planning processes.
Another element of success is broad public awareness. The Port of Rotterdam is over 600 years old. The
surrounding community has grown alongside, and because of, its port. In Rotterdam, there is a deep
understanding of the critical economic role and a comfort with port operations that is lacking here.
While the recent Rotterdam mission was an invaluable first step in raising the awareness level of our municipal
leaders, there should also be increased efforts to educate the broader public on issues and benefits of the
port in local communities.
Lastly, is the importance of sustainability. After learning more about other global ports, I’m confident the Port
of Vancouver has implemented world-class environmental initiatives, including unique programs to protect
air and water quality as well as habitat and wildlife throughout the region. But we need a holistic approach to
sustainability in order for our port and cities to grow in tandem, which means considering how to best balance
our region’s critical trade activities with environmental and community impacts.
Based on these insights, I’m encouraged about our future. We have a strategic location for shipping in the
modern global economy. We have communities committed to preserving our environment, quality of life and
asking the tough questions. And we have a local port that pumps more than $9.6 billion into the Canadian
economy and has demonstrated its readiness to work collaboratively with municipal staff, listen to residents’
concerns and place sustainability at the centre of its operations.
If we continue to work together, gain a deeper understanding of the issues at play and make decisions
with long-term sustainability in mind, I know we will find a balance that ensures our port and cities can
grow together.
http://theprovince.com/opinion/lois-jackson-lessons-from-rotterdam-on-port-policies
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Government of Canada announces pipeline plan that
will protect the environment and grow the economy
news.gc.ca
A clear message has emerged through our government’s extensive consultations with Canadians: the
economy and the environment go hand in hand. That is why we are pricing carbon pollution, making the
most significant investment ever to protect Canada’s oceans and coastlines, instituting world-leading safety
standards for pipelines by passing the Pipeline Safety Act, and have signed the Vancouver Declaration with
the provinces and territories on clean growth and climate change.
Our commitments to renewable energy, investments in clean energy and protecting our coasts and oceans
will grow our economy while protecting the environment Canadians cherish. Today, Canada’s Minister of
Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, and Canada’s Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc
Garneau, announced several important decisions that will create more good, middle-class jobs while
protecting environmentally-sensitive areas.
Trans Mountain Expansion Project
The Government has approved Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Expansion Project, subject to 157 binding
conditions that will address potential Indigenous, socio-economic and environmental impacts, including
project engineering, safety and emergency preparedness. This $6.8-billion project will create 15,000 new
jobs during construction by twinning the existing Trans Mountain pipeline system between Edmonton, Alberta,
and Burnaby, British Columbia. It will also provide access to global markets and generate significant direct
economic benefits, including $4.5 billion in federal and provincial government revenues.
Northern Gateway Pipelines Project
The Government has directed the National Energy Board (NEB) to dismiss Enbridge’s Northern Gateway
Pipelines Project application. The Government has determined that the project is not in the public interest,
given that it would result in crude oil tankers transiting through the sensitive ecosystem of the Douglas
Channel, which is part of the Great Bear Rainforest.
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Government of Canada announces pipeline plan that will protect the environment and
grow the economy (continued)
Tanker Moratorium
The Government has announced a moratorium on crude and persistent oil tankers along British Columbia’s
north coast. This area spans the Alaska–B.C. border down to the point on B.C.’s mainland adjacent to the
northern tip of Vancouver Island, and includes Haida Gwaii. The Government made this decision following
consultations with stakeholders including Indigenous groups and communities. The Government will
introduce legislation to implement the moratorium by the spring of 2017.
Line 3 Replacement Project
The Government has approved Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Project, subject to 37 binding conditions
that will address potential Indigenous, socio-economic and environmental impacts. This will ensure that the
pipeline and facilities are built and operated in a manner that is safe for Canadians and the environment.
This $4.8-billion project will replace 1,067 kilometres of existing pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta, to Gretna,
Manitoba, to enhance its safety and integrity. The project will generate significant economic benefits, including
$514.7 million in federal and provincial government revenues and 7,000 new jobs during construction. It
also provides a vital link to the North American refinery market for Canadian oil.
“Our duty is to permit infrastructure so Canada’s resources get to market in a
more environmentally-responsible way, creating jobs and a thriving economy. Today’s
announcements also demonstrate that when the Government determines projects are
not in the public interest, we will act accordingly and make the tough decisions.”
- Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr
In making its decision to approve the Trans Mountain Expansion Project and the Line 3 Replacement
Project, the Government took into consideration a wide variety of information and data, including the NEB’s
recommendation report, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s assessment of upstream greenhouse
gas emissions, the views of Canadians and enhanced consultations with Indigenous peoples. The report
from the Ministerial Panel for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project was also considered. The outcomes of
all of these processes are available to Canadians online.
The Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with Indigenous communities. To address
specific interests identified by Indigenous groups and to build on existing partnerships some have with
the proponent, the Government announced that it will co-develop advisory and monitoring committees
with Indigenous communities to provide ongoing environmental monitoring for each of the two projects.
The Government will also establish an Economic Pathways Partnership for each pipeline that will make it
easier for Indigenous groups to access existing federal programs that help them participate in and benefit
economically from this project.
In reaching its decision on the Northern Gateway Pipelines Project, the Government considered the Joint
Review Panel Report, the views of Indigenous communities and those of other Canadians as represented to
the Joint Review Panel, as well as the decision of the Federal Court of Appeal.
http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?mthd=advSrch&crtr.mnthndVl=&crtr.mnthStrtVl=&crtr.page=1&nid=1162449&crtr.yrndVl=&crtr.
kw=pipeline&crtr.yrStrtVl=&crtr.dyStrtVl=&crtr.dyndVl=
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Industry News Links
REACTION: Businesses big and small applaud Trans Mountain decision
http://www.resourceworks.com/reaction-transmountain
U.S. withdrawal from Trans-Pacific Partnership talks plays into China’s hands
https://www.biv.com/article/2016/11/us-withdrawal-trans-pacific-partnership-talks-play/
Drewry: Idle Containership Fleet Surges amid Overcapacity
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/207947/drewry-idle-containership-fleet-surges-amidovercapacity/
SOLAS container weighing rules create $4 billion industry – and ‘blatant profiteering’
http://www.canadiansailings.ca/?p=12142
Kinder Morgan approval confirms importance of “Oceans Protection Plan” to strengthen Canadian Coast
Guard and enhance marine safety systems
http://clearseas.org/kinder-morgan-approval-confirms-importance-of-oceans-protection-plan-to-strengthencanadian-coast-guard-and-enhance-marine-safety-systems/
Idle container ship fleet retreats from record high
http://www.joc.com/maritime-news/container-lines/idle-container-ship-fleet-retreats-recordhigh_20161123.html
Cautious optimism at Hong Kong dry bulk gathering
http://splash247.com/cautious-optimism-hong-kong-dry-bulk-gathering/
New opportunities open up in Japan for building with wood
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016FLNR0284-002483
Canada Oil Sands Asia Export Dream Faces Port Bottleneck
http://gcaptain.com/canada-oil-sands-asia-export-dream-faces-port-bottleneck/
Vancouver airport, port dispute MP’s suggestion of catastrophic flood risk
http://www.ohscanada.com/health-safety/vancouver-airport-port-dispute-mps-suggestion-catastrophicflood-risk/1003351669/
Here comes the cargo: Is Canada ready?
https://www.biv.com/article/2016/11/here-comes-cargo-canada-ready/
Hanjin saga could redefine the container shipping landscape, says analyst
http://www.canadiansailings.ca/?p=12113
Interview: Tackling the Rise of Vessel Traffic in the Arctic
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/207481/interview-tackling-the-rise-of-vessel-traffic-in-the-arctic/
Increased B.C. tanker traffic will be safe, promises transport minister
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/increased-b-c-tanker-traffic-will-be-safe-promisestransport-minister-1.3877471
WorkSafeBC: Here’s how a return-to-work program actually works
https://www.worksafebc.com/-/media/C82E67AD825D40AFA1A493B7E1AABF68.ashx
Coscol changes name to Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers
http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/asia/coscol-changes-name-to-cosco-shipping-specialisedcarriers.html
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Industry Events Calendar
Jan. 26, 2016 Vancouver Board of Trade Economic Outlook Forum
Vancouver Convention Centre - West
Vancouver, BC
Jan. 27, 2017 Western Business Outlook: Vancouver
Westin Bayshore
Vancouver, BC
Feb. 8-9, 2017
Cargo Logistics Canada
Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, BC
Feb. 26-Mar. 1, 2017
17th Annual TPM Conference
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
Apr. 3-4, 2017 https://www.boardoftrade.com/events/individual-events/845-6082
http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/17-0054/default.aspx
http://cargologisticscanada.com/
http://events.joc.com/tpm-2017
2017 Western Conference on Safety
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Vancouver, BC
http://www.pacificsafetycenter.com/western-conference-on-safety/
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Dispatch Shortage Statistics
For the Period Sunday November 27th, 2016 to Saturday December 3rd 2016
Jobs cut prior
to dispatch
(unable to fill)
JOB
40 TON & RACK
BOMBADIER
BULK OPERATOR
CHECKER (DOCK)
DOCK GANTRY
DOCKMEN
DRIVER
DUMPER OPERATOR
ELECTRICIAN
F.E.L.
F.E.L. (SHIP)
FILLIN
H.D. MECHANIC
HATCH TENDER
HEAD CHKR
HT SIGNALS
LIQUID BULK
LOCIE ENGINEER
MEN
MEN - DOW
MILLWRIGHT
PLUMBER
RACK & S/HOIST
RED DOG CRANE
RUBBER TIRE GTY
SLINGMEN
SPARES
SWITCHMAN
TRACKMAN
TRACTOR TRAILER
WELDER
WHEAT MACHINE
WHEAT SPECIALTY
WINCH DRIVER
TOTAL
Jobs filled thru
employee
extensions
3
2
Jobs filled by
employee
double shifting
13
15
Jobs filled by
local 502
employees
Jobs filled by
Jobs left
transferring unfilled after
employees
dispatch
3
1
10
1
1
6
2
9
1
4
1
1
1
2
1
3
4
2
1
1
2
2
1
4
11
1
3
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
5
2
3
5
11
4
8
33
23
23
2
1
1
1
3
2
3
74
1
2
24
TOTAL
3
1
32
3
16
2
9
2
9
2
1
4
2
6
14
2
6
3
1
1
9
2
3
5
11
4
8
2
1
1
2
3
2
5
177
How were shortages handled by Dispatch?
Jobs filled by transferring employees, 74,
1.43%
Jobs left unfilled after dispatch, 24, 0.47%
Jobs filled by hall employees, 4982, 96.57%
Other, 177, 3.43%
Jobs cut prior to dispatch (unable to fill), 33,
0.64%
Jobs filled by employee double shifting, 23,
0.45%
Jobs filled thru employee extensions, 23,
0.45%
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Vancouver Casual Employee
% Dispatched per Dispatch Board
120%
Last 7 Days
Last 30 Days
100%
Last 365 Days
80%
60%
40%
20%
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