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Shipping Opportunities for International Trade on Vancouver Island


To Anyone Needing to Transport Materials or Goods to/from Vancouver Island:

  • Is your import or export logistics chain experiencing delays and costing you additional fees?
  • Are you seeking a better way to move your freight directly from Vancouver Island to export markets around the world?
  • Do you import your supplies or finished products to Vancouver Island and you’re looking for more options to make your logistic chain more efficient?
  • Did you know that an Ocean liner service calls directly to Vancouver Island?
  • Did you know that a regular barge service connects Vancouver Island to deep-sea marine terminals in the Port of Vancouver?
  • Did you know that Duke Point Terminal expansion is a $105 million private/public investment with $46.2 million from Canada’s National Trade Corridor Fund (NTCF), and $15 million from BC’s Economic Recovery Plan?

Just in case you missed it!

A recorded copy of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) live webinar hosted in partnership with DP World, Westwood Shipping Lines and the Port of Nanaimo, with Special Guest Speaker; The Honourable Rob Fleming – BC Government Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure is available below:

Shipping Opportunities for International Trade – Virtual Session