Media room

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority announces leadership transition for CEO June 1, 2023

Port authority-led ECHO Program launches seventh season of measures to protect endangered southern resident killer whales June 1, 2023

Boaters reminded to stay safe as busy season on the water gets underway early May 31, 2023

Joint media release: Celebrating DP World’s 100th anniversary and completion of the Centerm Expansion and South Shore Access projects May 19, 2023

​​Steady 2022 cargo volumes through the Port of Vancouver, led by Canadian resource exports and strong second half​ May 1, 2023

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 receives approval from the Government of Canada April 20, 2023

​​Record cruise ship visits to the Port of Vancouver expected in 2023​ April 11, 2023

Centerm Expansion Project complete, increasing Port of Vancouver container capacity February 21, 2023

​Port authority, industry partners, test low and zero-emission fuels and technologies at the Port of Vancouver December 6, 2022

Port authority-led ECHO Program celebrates record-breaking participation in voluntary efforts to protect southern resident killer whales November 29, 2022

Record cruise ship visits to the Port of Vancouver in 2022, as cruise returns to Canada’s west coast November 1, 2022

Diversified cargo sectors support mid-year trade results through the Port of Vancouver amidst grain harvest, flooding, supply-chain challenges September 22, 2022

Rolling Truck Age Program at Port of Vancouver to launch on September 15, 2022, following additional stakeholder engagement June 15, 2022

Port authority’s Centerm Expansion Project and South Shore Access Project win the highest-ranking award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure June 2, 2022

Port authority-led ECHO Program launches expanded measures to support recovery of southern resident killer whales June 1, 2022

Port authority announces winners of Blue Circle Awards for environmental stewardship June 1, 2022

Burnaby rail corridor improvements complete, improving access to North Shore port terminals May 30, 2022

36th annual July 1 event at Canada Place focuses on a new direction May 19, 2022

Port of Seattle, City and Borough of Juneau, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and leading global cruise lines to explore feasibility for first-of-its-kind ‘Green Corridor’ May 17, 2022

Cruise returns to the Port of Vancouver, within enhanced health and safety framework April 8, 2022

2021 trade through the Port of Vancouver steady despite supply-chain, extreme weather challenges March 24, 2022

New Richmond container storage facility strengthens Canada’s supply chains February 25, 2022

Proposed Harris Road underpass in Pitt Meadows reaches milestone with partnering agreement  December 15, 2021

North Vancouver Mountain Highway underpass improvements complete, and underpass open to port traffic November 16, 2021

Musqueam Indian Band and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority sign relationship agreement November 5, 2021

Tsawwassen First Nation and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority sign Relationship Agreement October 14, 2021

Improvements to Annacis Auto Terminal in Delta will support growing auto sector October 13, 2021

Port authority announces details of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project community investment program for Delta October 5, 2021

Celebrating World Maritime Day at the Port of Vancouver September 27, 2021

Record mid-year cargo volumes through the Port of Vancouver in 2021 September 23, 2021

Eelgrass transplanting work underway at Maplewood Marine Restoration Project August 12, 2021

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority announces $1 million funding to support local channel dredging August 10, 2021

New Centennial Road overpass open to port traffic July 14, 2021

Nineteen port customers recognized with Blue Circle Awards for voluntary efforts to conserve energy and reduce emissions at the Port of Vancouver June 2, 2021

Shipping community honours lives lost at Kamloops Residential School June 1, 2021

ECHO Program celebrates five-year anniversary of collaborative action to support recovery of southern resident killer whales June 1, 2021

Strong 2020 cargo volumes show resiliency of the Port of Vancouver and port industries during a challenging year March 1, 2021

Steady mid-year cargo volumes amid global pandemic reflect the Port of Vancouver’s vital role in Canada’s supply chain September 3, 2020

Port authority completes construction of Deltaport Truck Staging Facility August 6, 2020

Voluntary ship slowdown through Swiftsure Bank begins August 1 August 4, 2020

Boaters are reminded to keep safety a top priority this summer July 30, 2020

Thirty recipients recognized with Blue Circle Awards for voluntary efforts to conserve energy and reduce emissions June 11, 2020

Stay safe—and at a distance—when boating this season May 14, 2020

Canada Day at Canada Place event cancelled for 2020 April 21, 2020

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s comments on the federal review panel report for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project April 7, 2020

Port authority statement on environmental assessment report for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project March 30, 2020

Second highest annual cargo recorded in 2019 for Port of Vancouver February 27, 2020

Board committee seeks applicant for port authority board of directors February 7, 2020

Overpass proposed in Burnaby: $145 million investment to support trade growth and improve safety and community access January 28, 2020

World-leading science increases awareness of effects of marine shipping on at-risk whales December 11, 2019

Last cruise ship of the 2019 season departs Canada Place tomorrow October 31, 2019

Port community donates $210,000 to three local charities October 23, 2019

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority renders decision on Westridge Marine Terminal Upgrade and Expansion Project permit application September 30, 2019

High cruise passenger numbers expected at Canada Place terminal at the Port of Vancouver during mid-to-late September September 20, 2019

First annual World Maritime Day celebration at the Port of Vancouver September 12, 2019

Port authority invites East Vancouver community groups to apply for project funding September 3, 2019

New mid-year record for container volumes through the Port of Vancouver August 15, 2019

Restoration of five hectares of marine habitat on the North Shore soon underway August 8, 2019

Opinion: Dr. Elaine Leung and Marin Davidson: Beyond plastic straws — what more can we do? August 1, 2019

Vancouver to benefit from $100 million in federal funding to support trade-enabling infrastructure July 26, 2019

10 reminders for boating safely during fireworks season July 16, 2019

Port authority makes $2 million donation to east Vancouver community initiatives and CRAB Park at Portside July 4, 2019

Opinion: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 a key solution to challenges facing B.C. businesses July 3, 2019

Opinion: Terminal 2 is only project that can meet trade demands June 19, 2019

Construction begins for Centerm terminal and road upgrades along the south shore of the Burrard Inlet June 17, 2019

Twenty-three recipients recognized with Blue Circle Awards for voluntary efforts to conserve energy and reduce emissions June 7, 2019

Opinion: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 critical to Canada’s economic growth June 5, 2019

Expanded voluntary ship slowdown through Haro Strait and Boundary Pass set to begin June 4, 2019

Project to separate Pitt Meadows roadways from rail crossings closer to becoming a reality May 31, 2019

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority renders decision on the Pattullo Bridge replacement project May 29, 2019

Opinion: Sarah Smith: Capitalizing on domestic opportunities for B.C.’s LNG May 27, 2019

Opinion: Leaving garbage on the beach wreaks havoc on our oceans May 23, 2019

Ken Georgetti appointed to Vancouver Fraser Port Authority board of directors May 21, 2019

Boost in recreational boaters prompts safety reminders from port authority and police ahead of long weekend May 16, 2019

Notice of Annual General Meeting May 13, 2019

Marine industry and government sign five-year commitment to continue voluntary measures to protect Southern Resident killer whales May 10, 2019

High cruise passenger numbers expected at Canada Place terminal at the Port of Vancouver throughout May and June May 2, 2019

Amendments to Port Information Guide formalize navigation channels for larger ships entering Burrard Inlet through First Narrows April 30, 2019

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority hosts public open houses on proposed Land Use Plan amendments April 17, 2019

Port authority-led ECHO Program wins award for leadership in ocean conservation April 3, 2019

Bruce Chan and Clarence Louie appointed to Vancouver Fraser Port Authority board of directors March 28, 2019

2019 expected to bring a record-number of cruise passengers to Canada Place March 28, 2019

Completion of Fraser River cleanup program improved local waterways, environment, and wildlife habitat March 22, 2019

Notice of Amendment: Port Information Guide March 18, 2019

Port authority statement on minister’s consideration of environmental effects from marine shipping in Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project decision March 8, 2019

Record cargo volumes through the Port of Vancouver in 2018 February 28, 2019

New tutorial available for mariners to help protect whales in B.C. waters February 15, 2019

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority expands noise reduction criteria to encourage quieter waters for endangered whales February 11, 2019

Amendments to Port Information Guide formalize 15-knot speed reduction in the First Narrows and other safety best practices February 8, 2019

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority board of directors approve amendments to Land Use Plan December 18, 2018

Notice of Amendment: Port Information Guide December 18, 2018

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority renders decision on Fraser Grain Terminal Grain Export Facility project application November 15, 2018

Port authority supports federal government’s additional measures to protect southern resident killer whales November 13, 2018

New Brighton Park Shoreline Habitat Restoration Project receives highest achievement of environmental project leadership November 6, 2018

Port community donates $230,000 to three local charities November 1, 2018

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority recognized for best practices in sustainability governance October 29, 2018

Board committee seeks applicant for port authority board of directors October 19, 2018

A successful 2018 cruise season wraps up at Canada Place tomorrow October 18, 2018

Port authority extends voluntary 15-knot slowdown period for tier 2 vessels in First Narrows Traffic Control Zone October 2, 2018

Opinion: Ty Speer: Vancouver tourism keeps breaking records but more must be done October 1, 2018