b'30American Journal ofTransportation ajot.comStrategic projects anchor Prince Ruperts long-term growth built on diversificationBy Leo Ryan, AJOTWhilecargovolumesatnearlyC$3billioninterminal thePacificgatewayinnorth- and logistics infrastructure.ernBritishColumbiahavenotThese investments included yet returned to their robust pre- newandexpandedterminal COVIDlevels,ShaunSteven- capacitiesforenergyexports son, President and CEO of thealongwithnewintermodal PrinceRupertPortAuthority,import and export logistics facil-stressesthatahistoricperiodities building greater capability ofexpansionisinprogress.and capacity for shippers.This is thanks to strategic proj- Stevensonfurthernoted: ects that will diversify exports,Operating partners have made enhancelogisticscompetitive- significant progress in strength-ness and fuel long-term growth. ening Prince Ruperts speed and 2024markedayearofvelocity advantages for transpa-Aerial view of the bustling south shore sector of the Port of Vancouver.From Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. extraordinary growth and expan- cific intermodal trade.sion at the Port of Prince Rupert,With a deep natural harbour Port of Vancouver handling record volumesStevensontoldAJOT,singlingabletoaccommodatethenew out the advancement of record- (ANCHOR continued on amidst challenging environment settingcapitalinvestmentsofpage 33)By Leo Ryan, AJOTCanadaslargestportentered2025ontheApproximately 80% of the international trade heelsofastellaryearhighlightedbyasmuchthe port enabled in 2024 was Canadian trade with cargo handled by the next five Canadian largestcountries other than the US.The top trading part-ports combined. ners that shipped goods through the port were China Newly-releasedstatisticsfromtheVancou- (46 MMT), Japan (19 MMT) and South Korea (18 ver Fraser Port Authority (VFPF) show a recordMMT). Trade to the US through the port increased 158 million metric tonnes (MMT) moved throughto 7% of total cargo moved (10 MMT), driven by the Pacific gateway hub in 2024. The 5% increaseincreased petroleum exports via Westridge terminal. year-over-yearwasledbystrongperformancesPuttingthecargoperformanceinperspec-in the auto, bulk and container sectors. Generallytive, Peter Xotta, president and CEO of the VFPA, speaking, Vancouver arguably possesses the mostremarked:ThePortofVancouvercontinuesto diversified cargo base of any port in North America. (RECORD continued on page 32) DP World Fairview Container Terminal posted a 5% cargo increase in 2024.With more than 250 locations across five continents, we are a premier terminal SSAMarineoperator offering a full spectrum of services and cargo handling.www.ssamarine.com A Carrix Enterprise'