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The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is leading the Annacis Auto Terminal Optimization Project—in partnership with Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW)— which will improve efficiency of the terminal’s existing operations and increase its capacity to handle a greater volume of automobile imports in the future.
About the project
The Annacis Auto Terminal and Richmond Auto Terminal handle nearly all imports of Asian-manufactured vehicles destined for the Canadian market. However, both terminals are currently operating at maximum capacity and modifications are needed to accommodate forecasted growth in demand for auto imports.
The project will allow the port authority to consolidate two existing port automobile terminals into one at the Annacis Auto Terminal. The Richmond Auto Terminal will be repurposed for other port-related businesses.
Terminal improvements include:
- Expanding two existing terminal rail yards
- Installing electric vehicle charging stations
- Replacing some terminal buildings with a new vehicle processing facility
At the same time, and independent from the terminal works listed above, the port authority will undertake separate maintenance works to enhance shoreline protection which will help safeguard the terminal lands from erosion.
Project benefits
The port authority has a strong track record of delivering high-quality projects based on best practices in environmental sustainability, environmental protection, and engagement. Benefits of the Annacis Auto Terminal Optimization Project include:
- Improving efficiency and capacity of the auto terminal to support Canada’s growing auto sector
- Supporting climate change resiliency by responding to increased demand for electric vehicles
- Increasing the resilience of the transportation system by reducing the extent train building required within the existing yard, leading to smoother yard operations and increased capacity
- Supporting further economic development by allowing for auto terminal optimization and freeing up valuable trade-enabling industrial land to be repurposed in support of other export trade development
Timeline
- 2019 – Project submitted to the National Trade Corridors Fund for funding
- Summer 2021 – Revised project scope approved by Transport Canada
- 2021 – Preliminary design
- Winter 2022 – Project and Environmental Review submission
- Fall 2022 – Anticipated Project and Environmental Review decision
- Fall 2022 – Construction begins
- Fall 2024 – Project completion
Timelines are subject to change
In 2022, we led an engagement process with stakeholders and the public to help us shape and advance the Annacis Auto Terminal Optimization Project. To obtain a copy of the report summarizing what we heard during this period of engagement, contact us by email at [email protected]
December 22, 2023 – Project update
December 22, 2022 – Project update
October 2022 — Notification letter — Construction start
June 2022 — Engagement summary and considerations report
Funding partners
This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the National Trade Corridors Fund, the port authority, and terminal operator WW.
Part of Greater Vancouver Gateway 2030