Terminal Quick Facts
Nanaimo Assembly Wharf & Duke Point Terminal Facilities
Current & Potential Future Advantages
- Short distance from Vancouver & Fraser River proximity – 33 Nautical Miles, and 25 Nautical Miles respectively
- Easy barge entry and exit to and from Fraser River & Centerm (Vancouver)
- Availability of berth and yard capacity
- Equipment, and facility versatility for short sea, and international vessel operations
- Container, auto, breakbulk and liquid bulk operations currently serviced • Marine pilotage boarding station at Nanaimo
- 100mt Liebherr Mobile Harbour Crane
- Ease of vessel approach, no seasonal constraints
- Competitive facility costs
Duke Point Assembly Wharf Terminal & Berth Information
- Main Dock – Max Vessel Design LOA 213.35m
- Main Dock – Controlling Depth of 13.5m
- Additional Barge Berth – Max LOA 80.52m. Max Depth 4.12m
- Weekly Load On/Load Off Container barge service to Centermm
- LHM500S Mobile Harbour Crane (100mt Capacity)
- Heavy load rating on caisson constructed berth
- DP World Terminal Operator – ILWU labour employed
- T.C. Certified, 24/7 Security Guard & Video Monitored
- 15 acres paved storage space
- 10 acres additional laydown yard on main terminal
Duke Point RoRo Barge Specifics (Roll On Roll Off Ramp)
- 26’ width x 100’ length ramp
- 100mt ramp load capacity
- Multi-use, both ILWU and private
- Ramp operators supplied, assists with lines, and ramp operation / lines checks
- Marshalling / laydown area nearby
- Located 7 Kms from Inland Island Highway (#19) through industrial park, direct link to North & South Vancouver Island Destinations
Nanaimo Assembly Wharf Terminal Specifics
- Two vessel berths, accommodate up to 200m vessel • Covered barge ramp within Warehouse #3
- 12.4m (NAW ‘B’) and 11.7m ( NAW ‘C’) controlling depth
- 27 acres paved storage • Bonded warehouse storage
- Transport Canada certified – 24hr on-site security including video monitoring
- PCTC (Pure Car Transport Carrier) Vessel Operations (up to 200m vessels LOA)
- Cruise Dock and Cruise Passenger Terminal • Helijet Passenger Terminal
- Port of Nanaimo Administration Offices
BC Vehicle Process Centre
- Received it’s first vessel on March 8th, 2019
- Offering a variety of services to ensure the highest quality product is delivered
- 60,000 sq.ft. heated inspection facility
- 17 paved acres for vehicle storage with room to expand
- 1st processing centre of its kind for European vehicles in Western Canada
- Currently serving 11 of 59 Mercedes-Benz dealerships across Canada
- Vehicles brought directly by vessel to Western Canada
- 24/7 on site security
For more information and assistance please contact:
Cargo and Terminal Opportunities
Nanaimo Port Authority, 100 Port Drive, Nanaimo BC
Jason Michell VP – B.D.
(250) 734-3457 | JMichell@npa.ca
DP World Nanaimo
#1 – 750 Jackson Road, Nanaimo, BC
Pamela Ellison, Terminal Manager
(250) 722-2290 | Pamela.Ellison@dpworld.com
BC Vehicle Processing Centre
60 Port Drive, Nanaimo BC
Ryan McGillis, VPC Manager
(250) 668-2645 | rmcgillis@bcvpc.com
Western Stevedoring
5105 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6Y1
Brent Shillito, Operations Manager /Superintendant
(250) 710-8378 | bshillito@westeve.com