The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (the "Authority") would like to remind all TLS program participants of the following operating requirements and protocols, when providing container drayage services at the Port of Vancouver.
- To reduce the impact (to the neighboring community) of truck traffic noise on the South Shore roadway along Commissioner Street, all container trucks are required to exit via Clark Drive between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
- The company name decal must always be clearly and dominantly visible on the truck when accessing Port property. Trucks with temporary decals may be turned around.
- All drayage trucks accessing the South Shore, Deltaport and Fraser Surrey port lands must be approved by TLS prior to arrival at the VACS gates -- drivers must hold a valid
Port Pass to gain entry. - Vehicle operators must adhere to all port signage on and off port lands i.e., Hwy 17, security personnel and traffic control persons. Overhead digital messaging signs display key messages such as staging and detour instructions; drivers must monitor and follow instructions displayed.
- Effective December 2023, lane 3 at Commissioner Street VACS gates is restricted to passenger vehicle traffic on Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Trucks will be turned around if they attempt to access the port through lane 3 when prohibited.
- Drivers accessing the South Shore are required to input their first destination at Commissioner Street VACS. Falsifying destination constitutes as a breach to the Access Agreement
- Drivers and dispatchers are reminded to review terminal reservation entry windows for DPW Centerm terminal. Please note port entry timings are different on Monday to Friday and on weekends: Appointment Time Slot Allowance - DP World Canada.
- It is the responsibility of the carrier to ensure trucks arrive within their designated appointment windows. Trucks will be required to exit port property if they arrive outside of the reservation window.
- The use of engine brakes is prohibited on port property, except for emergency purposes.
- Port installed GPS locator is a TLS requirement and fundamental in monitoring fluidity of port roadways and terminal access. Data collected is used to calculate and validate wait- time payments.
- Port Van eHub app is available for free and provides real-time insight into Port of Vancouver operations including drayage-related notifications.
We thank all drivers and companies servicing port terminals for their continued professionalism which contributes to safe and efficient operations. Please forward this notice to all employees, drivers, and owner operators respectively for information and knowledge purposes.
Thank you to all TLS Program participants for your attention to this important reminder notice.
Sincerely,
TLS Program Administration