The Port of Vancouver is the largest port in Canada and the most diversified port in North America. It is a safe, year-round, all-weather, naturally deep harbour that requires no dredging. Well-situated on the Pacific Rim, just north of the Canada/US border, Vancouver’s prime geographic location positions our port as North America’s gateway to the world’s most dynamic economies.

Collectively, the Vancouver Port Authority, terminal operators, labour unions, railways, trucking and numerous associations work together to build the necessary linkages to make Vancouver a competitive, efficient port that serves the North American economy.

The Port of Vancouver is large by world standards. In North America, the Port of Vancouver ranks number one in total foreign exports. On the West Coast of North America, the Port of Vancouver ranks number one in total cargo volume. In Canada, it ranks number one in total cargo handled and number one in total container throughput.