Winter Planning Update
Port Metro Vancouver has collaborated with key personnel from the terminals and railways to develop a Gateway Intermodal Integrated Winter Plan for the 2009-2010 winter season. The objective of this integrated plan is to focus on Import rail activity within the Gateway and the approach to be taken for dealing with predictable events, recovery plans for dealing with unpredictable events, communication, and an escalation process in the event issues are not dealt with in a timely manner.
Winter 2009-2010 Gateway Intermodal Integrated Winter Plan
Supply Chain Strategy
Port Metro Vancouver’s Supply Chain Strategy is a multi-year, Port stakeholder-supported series of initiatives developed to achieve sustainable growth in all cargo sectors by coordinating development of the most reliable and consistent supply chain in North America.
The Supply Chain Strategy Program consists of three principal themes: measure and monitor service performance, lead and influence new operating practices, and invest and participate in the network.
Monitor and Measure Service Performance
The Supply Chain Dashboard is an on-line tool developed to improve supply chain visibility to stakeholders and foster communication. The Dashboard contains several shipping, terminal, labour, rail, and port productivity measures and allows the Port to set performance standards, identify capacity limitations and opportunities for improvement. PMV continues to work, in collaboration with terminal and railway operators, on developing new measures towards improving the flows of goods in the Vancouver Gateway.
To use the Dashboard, you will need a password. Click on the Supply Chain Dashboard link if you have a password, or the Pacific Gateway Portal link to sign-up for one. Once you have entered your password, scroll to the bottom of the page and choose "Supply Chain" from the left hand column of subscriber services.
Lead and Influence New Operating Practices
Trucking initiatives such as the Truck Licensing System demonstrate how the Port is leading and influencing new operating practices.
Invest and Participate in the Network
Roberts Bank Rail Corridor
In 2007, a multi-stakeholder agreement, under the Federal government’s Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative, was concluded for road/rail grade separation projects along the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (“RBRC”). These grade separation projects will enhance rail operations and accommodate anticipated growth in rail and road traffic.
As part of the agreement, the Port has committed to invest up to $50 million in the RBRC as a demonstration of its commitment to economic, social and environmental sustainability. Working with all levels of government, South Coast BC Transportation Authority (“TransLink”), and other private sector entities, the project implementation plan has been produced and work is underway by various delivery agencies.
North Shore Trade Area Study
The North Shore Trade Area (“NSTA”), covering port terminals and industrial activities along the North Shore of the Burrard Inlet, is a critical export gateway to the Asia-Pacific region. Currently, the North Shore terminals are estimated to generate about 19,400 direct and indirect jobs in Canada (of which 12,300 jobs are based in BC), and $1.2 billion in direct and indirect GDP ($790 million in BC). Investments in an efficient and effective transportation system in the area will enable the economic benefits of this strategic gateway to be realized to its full potential.
South Shore Trade Area Study
Transport Canada, with the support of PMV and other stakeholders, is also proceeding rapidly with the South Shore Trade Area Study. The project involves assessment of future road and rail requirements for goods and people movement and consideration of a number of proposed terminal and land developments.
Terminal Expansion
The Port is planning and developing a series of terminal expansion projects to increase the throughput capacity in order to meet forecasted demand through 2030.