Port Metro Vancouver Reports Record Year for Cargo

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By Julia Kuzeljevich , Canadian Shipper Feb 17, 2015

Port Metro Vancouver has released its 2014 year-end statistics, showing its second consecutive year of record-breaking cargo volumes.

The year was marked by best-ever volumes in the bulk and container sectors, resulting in a record overall year in tonnage. The port’s terminals handled 140 million tonnes of cargo in 2014, up three per cent from 2013. Import cargo rose 4.1 per cent to 27 million tonnes, and exports rose 3.3 per cent to 108 million tonnes.

Substantial completion of major infrastructure programs and projects, significant accomplishments in environmental initiatives, and ongoing community engagement were key to managing this growth and striking an appropriate balance between economic development and community interests, said PMV.

“The port had another record year for cargo volumes, illustrating the demands created by a growing Canadian economy and increasing international desire for Canadian trade,” said Robin Silvester, President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Metro Vancouver. “I’m proud of the leading-edge environmental initiatives, community engagement and infrastructure projects we have completed this year to help balance this continued growth with our local quality of life.”

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