PortPASS Procedures for South Shore Roadway -
updated November 3, 2005
The Vancouver Port Authority is committed to implementing operational efficiencies, reducing truck turnaround times and enforcing the Truck Licensing Agreement. As part of the VPA's commitment to container truck drivers to monitor and reduce wait times inside and outside Port access gates, effective November 9 2005, the VPA will implement a container truck monitoring program to measure container truck wait times on Port roadways. For more details, please review the attached PDF files.
Notice to Container Truck Drivers dated Nov 3 2005 [PDF | 22 KB]
Notice to Non-Container Truck Drivers dated Nov 3 2005 [PDF | 22 KB]
Vehicle Access System
The Port of Vancouver's Vehicle Access System (VACS) has been operational since July 2004. Please become acquainted with the vehicle access procedures when entering the gates to the south shore roadways.
Port Road Access Procedures [PDF | 2.2MB]
Overweight and Dimensional Trucking Procedures
All oversize carriers are requested to notify VPA Security at 604.665.9346 prior to entering and leaving the VPA South Shore roadway. Please note that the gates are 3.2 meters wide. The outside lanes are able to accommodate wider loads at both Clarke and Commissioner Streets.
Entering the Port with an oversize load
- Contact VPA Security at 604.665.9346 thirty minutes before arrival.
- Identify when and where you wish to enter the Port as well as the width of the load.
- Security may identify an alternate entrance.
Exiting the Port with an oversize load
- Contact VPA Security at 604.665.9346 thirty minutes prior to departure.
- Identify the dimensions of the load and if you have a pilot vehicle with you.
- Security will identify and arrange for the appropriate exit and lane to be opened for you.
Container Terminal Scheduling System (CTS)
Container Terminal Scheduling System (CTS) is a truck reservation system for the Port's three container terminals.
Container Terminal Scheduling System (CTS).
Terminal Gate Hours
For terminal gate hours, please refer to
TSI Terminal Systems Inc. website for Deltaport and Vanterm and to
P&O Ports website for Centerm.
The City of Vancouver has passed their Motor Vehicle Noise and Emission Abatement By-law. The VPA supports idle reduction on port property and within the broader port community. Truckers already understand the benefits of reduced unnecessary idling: shutting off your engine saves fuel and maintenance, reduces harmful emissions, and protects your health and the environment. In coming months, watch for road signs that identify our new idle-free zones at terminal staging areas. The VPA program supports the City of Vancouver’s idle reduction campaign and will help you comply with the City’s new By-Law.
Breathe Easy. Be Idle Free.
- Idling polutes the air causing health problems, especially in young and elderly people with asthma, lung and heart conditions.
- Idling for more than 10 seconds uses more fuel than turning off and restarting your engine.
- Prolonged idling is bad for your vehicle.
- Restarting your vehicle many times has no significant impact on your starter.
- You need no more than 30 seconds of idling on winter days before driving away -- but not before the windows are defrosted and your seatbelts are fastened.
