b'32American Journal ofTransportation ajot.com(RECORD continued from page 30)SPONSORED CONTENT drive Canadian prosperityenabling seamless trade with up to 170 nations across the globe and supporting count-less well-paying family jobs across the nation.ThePortofVancouverstandsreadytosupport efforts to diversify Canadas international trade and build a strong, resilient national economy. We will continue partnering with governments and industry to plan and deliver the long-term capacity needed to support trade through the gatewayin support of all Canadians. The strength of our gateway shone bright last year with the port moving record volumes despite a challeng-ingenvironmentthatincludednumerousdisruptions, Xotta said, adding in 2024, our supply chain flexed but never broke.Thechallengesfacedbytheportcommunityin 2024 included impacts from climate change and extreme weathersuchaswildfires,increasinglocalandglobal geopolitical tensions, as well as waterfront labor disputes. In 2024, the bulk sectors strong performance led STG offers the premier CFS and a best- the way, with volumes up 8% to 117.9 MMT, includ-ing record liquid bulk exports, up 203% to 17.1 MMT, as the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline and Westridge in-class cargo management platformterminal unlocked new markets across Asia for Canadian petroleum products. Petroleum exports through the port almost quadrupled to 15 MMT in 2024, while canola oil FoundedinNewJerseyin1985underthenameand the relationships we build with our customers. Ourexports almost doubled to 0.9 MMT. St. George Logistics, STG Logistics expanded throughintegrity and our commitment to service have been theThere were near-record exports of Canadian grain, up organic growth and a series of strategic acquisitions thatleading drivers to our continued success. We prioritize1% to 29 MMT, as port operators and favourable weather focusedondevelopinganetworkoflocalizedexper- our customers needs and experiences in every aspect ofmeant Canadian farmers were able to serve strong inter-tise. In 2019, after a series of acquisitions, the new STGour business. We build trust and transparency throughnationaldemandfortheircrops.Fertilizer(down4% Logistics brand was launched. This brand embraced thehonest communication, transparency in operations andto 12 MMT) and coal (down 2% to 42 MMT) exports vision: One Team. One Company. One STG Logistics.ethicalpractices.Ourrelationshipswithourcustom- remained stable. Today, STG Logistics is focused on being the leadingers who we consider our partners have been developedTransMountainsexpansioncomingintoopera-NorthAmericanintegratedmulti-modaltransportationthroughcommitmenttocustomerserviceandmutualtion last May was a significant milestone for Canada and and logistics provider. However, STG Logistics began itsrespect for each others business objectives. Our CFSthe portadding export capacity and opening up new growth journey through developing a network of inde- partners bring value to the relationship through collabo- opportunities for Canadian producers, Xotta said. More pendent neutral CFS facilities across North America andration, consistency, and strategic alignment. - Salva- than half of crude oil exports through the port since May we have not forgotten that we are the leading CFS intore DiDonatoCIO went to Indo-Pacific markets. Our Active Vessel Traffic North America. STGs mantra is that Our People Are the Differ- Management program helped support a safe and seam-A Container Freight Station (CFS) is a warehouseence. STGs team has a deep knowledge of U.S. Cus- less ramp-up of tanker traffic, while ensuring the reliabil-facilitywherecargo,oftenbondedandparticularlytoms regulations, as certified bonded facilities that ensureity and fluidity of other vital port sectors such as grain smallershipmentsconsideredLessthanContainersmooth cargo clearance and handling. We help clientswerent impacted. Load (LCL), is consolidated or deconsolidated beforenavigate complex import/export requirements efficiently.A record of almost 470,000 vehicles were handled by being loaded onto or unloaded from a container for trans- We combine years of experience, a commitment to ser- auto terminals in 2024, as imports through the port helped port,essentiallyallowingmultiplesmallshipmentstovice and a passion for technology to enable the abilitymeet strong Canadian consumer demand for new vehi-share a single container for efficiency; it acts as a cen- for our network to be neutral, integrated and nimble. Wecles. Nearly 100% of Canadas Asian-manufactured vehi-tral point for handling and sorting cargo before and aftermanage the inbound drayage, outbound IPI that is movedcle imports arrive via the Port of Vancouver, with recent internationalshipping.TheCFSwarehouseisconsid- via rail or OTR. With a vast network and warehousingwork to optimize the Annacis Auto Terminal increasing ered a bonded warehouse and typically will work withfootprint, STG can handle high volumes of cargo, adapt- capacity by one-third and ensuring the port is well-placed their customers and brokers to facilitate the clearance ofing to market demands and seasonal surges. We also offerto handle market growth.cargo following CBP procedures. CFS facilities are oftenfinal-mile and white-glove delivery solutions help cus-located near ports or major transportation hubs to stream- tomers reach their end destinations efficiently. The com- C ontainerB usinessB aCk to pre -CoviD line the shipping process. pany continually invests in infrastructure and technologyG rowthl evels CFS (Container Freight Station) customers include ato expand its capacity.Containertraderecoveredthroughout2024,with variety of businesses involved in international trade andthe Port of Vancouver returning to pre-pandemic growth logistics. STG has long-standing relationships with majort heC arGom anaGerp latform trends following several tumultuous years that included ocean carriers, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, BCOs, ship- At STG, we cannot forget the critical role our tech- a pandemic-era surge in consumer demand and numer-pers and CBP making it a trusted partner in the industry.nology plays. The integration of the system across ourous supply chain disruptions. The ports four container These partnerships enhance service reliability and net- partner locations, our vendors, internal modes of trans- terminals handled 3.47 million TEUs in 2024up 11% work optimization to deliver an end-to-end supply chainportationandourcustomersisoneofthestrongestcompared to 2023 and 2% compared to 2019.solution that delivers end-to-end value.competitive advantages. Our Cargo Manager platform,Imports(ladeninbound)grew14%,asretailers STG has the most extensive and strategic networkis something that our people take a great deal of priderestockedinventoriesandvolumesshiftedtothewest of neutral CFS facilities and partner locations in Northin. It is our CFS and Transload platform built throughcoast due to disruptions to the Red Sea trade route. Exports America. This network ensures efficient deconsolidationa partnership between our people and our customers (laden outbound) grew 5% as Canadian businesses con-and distribution of international and domestic cargo. Weit enables our people to do what we do bestwe movetinued to rely on containers to ship their goods to markets offer a full suite of logistics services to complement ourfreight - efficiently. Our operators deserve a great deal ofacross the globe. Containerized exports through the port CFS Operations with drayage, transloading, IPI, domes- credit for the capabilities of the internal system and ourwent to 128 different countries in 2024. tics trucking, final mile delivery and general warehous- customers deserve a great deal of credit for the innova- ContainerizedtradeatthePortofVancouver ing. STGs facilities are positioned at key gateway portstive ideas that we deliver through our web portal and ourapproached record levels in 2024, with terminals handling likeLos Angeles/LongBeach,New York/NewJersey,integrations. Without our customers, partners and opera- the highest volume ever outside of the pandemic, Xotta Savannah, and Miami, as well as inland distribution hubstions, STG would not be able to deliver the technologysaid. Containerized trade continues to play an increasingly such as Chicago, Houston and Dallas.solutions that we deliver.important role connecting Canadians and our businesses to STGs ability to continuously adapt to a rapidlyOur Cargo Manager technology creates a competitivemarkets across the world, moving everything from imports changing industry is at the core of STGwe are builtadvantage by improving operational efficiency, visibil- of vehicle parts, food and consumer electronics to exports for change we are built to evolve. Our DNA is madeity, and customer experience. Through STGs operationsof B.C. seafood and Prairie specialty grain.of the synergy between the companys values, practices(PREMIER continued on page 33) (RECORD continued on page 33)Shipping to Alaska or Hawaii?Need help? Our logistics experts are ready to find the solution you need!'