vancouver News Updates

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Vancouver Port Strike Disrupts Grain Shipments at Harvest

Grain workers at Canada’s largest port went on strike Sept. 24 over a dispute regarding hours and pay, creating what an industry association called a “devastating” situation for farmers.

September 24, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Vancouver’s Jammed Warehouses Cast Light on Rising Costs

To understand why inflation is running so hot, look to Canada’s West Coast. Vancouver, the home of one of North America’s busiest ports, is bursting at the seams.

April 25, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Vancouver Squeezed for Industrial Space, Canadian Brokerage Says

The market for industrial space is so hot in Vancouver, British Columbia, the city may run out of land for the sector, according to brokerage CBRE Ltd.

February 26, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Port of Vancouver Works on Strategic Plan Update

A lot has happened since the Port of Vancouver comprehensively updated its strategic plan about a decade ago, and port officials have decided that it’s time to update their guiding document.

February 22, 2018
TCA

Port of Vancouver Has Record Year for Tonnage

The Port of Vancouver had a record year for tonnage in 2016, though imports and operating revenues are less glowing.

April 10, 2017
TCA

State Supreme Court Sides With Port of Vancouver in Oil Terminal Suit

The Port of Vancouver didn’t violate the State Environmental Policy Act when it leased property for what could be the nation’s largest oil terminal, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision.

March 16, 2017
TCA

Port of Vancouver Commissioners Pass Resolution In Support Of New Bridge

Commissioners at the Port of Vancouver unanimously passed a resolution during the week ending Feb. 18 that supports the replacement of the Interstate 5 bridge.

February 17, 2017
Business

Port of Vancouver Approves New CEO's $202,000 Compensation Package

Julianna Marler’s role as CEO of the Port of Vancouver was cemented Feb. 14 when the board of commissioners voted 2-1 to approve the terms of her employment.

February 15, 2017
Business

Vancouver Port Traffic Falls as Canadian Economy Struggles

Traffic through Canada’s biggest port fell during the first half of the year, hit by weak industrial activity at home and slackening demand for commodities in Asia, another sign of trouble for the nation’s sputtering economy.

August 19, 2016
Business

Port of Vancouver CEO Todd Coleman Unexpectedly Resigns

Todd Coleman became CEO of the Port of Vancouver just after it turned 100, a milestone marking a century of relative political peace within the community.

May 24, 2016