Port of Vancouver operational updates 24/11/21

As previously communicated on 21 November, long-term disruption is expected at the Port of Vancouver due to flooding.

Please see below the operational updates at Vancouver Port:

Roads:

• Highways 7, 99, and 3 are now open for essential travel only
• Highway 5 remains closed

Rail:

• Rail service estimated to re-start mid-week
• A re-start will entail a slow re-commencement; a lengthy recovery period is expected to clear the backlog

CP Rail - all ramps:

• All CP Terminals in Canada (excluding Vancouver Intermodal (VIF)) are re-commencing acceptance of DRY Export loads (no reefers) excluding those to DPW Fraser Surrey

CN Rail - all ramps:

• All exports destined to the Port of Vancouver are currently embargoed / not accepted

Port of Vancouver:

• Around 50 vessels waiting for berthing as of 23 November
• Vessel delays, increased yard congestion and heightened anchorage demand are expected

GCT Delta Port Terminal:

• The majority of vessel operations have been idled until further notice
• No local export receiving until further notice
• Import CY gate remains open

DP World Fraser Surrey:

• Limited operations

We continue to monitor the situation. Should you have any queries relating to specific bookings, please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer teams.