Vancouver Port Container Volume Up 12 Percent

Container volume at the Port of Vancouver, B.C., increased 12 percent in the first six months of 2010 as demand for consumer goods rebounded from last year’s recession.

The Canadian Pacific Coast port’s mid-year report shows that foreign trade is building momentum, with overall tonnage in Vancouver up 20 percent compared to the first half of 2009.

Breakbulk cargo was up 24 percent, led by strong growth in shipments of forest products. Auto volumes increased 6 percent, bringing the shipments back to 2008 levels.

Port of Vancouver news from JOC:
Vancouver Container Imports Hit 20-Month High

Bulk shipments increased 22 percent, reflecting growing demand in Asia for Canadian commodities such as coal and potash.

Port Metro Vancouver continues to expand its cargo-handling capacity and infrastructure. The port has commissioned a third berth at Deltaport and commenced construction of the Lynn Creek/Brooksbank rail underpass project.

--Contact Bill Mongelluzzo at bmongelluzzo@joc.com.