Business Management B.C. Supreme Court rules in favor of container truckers July 7, 2017 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Supreme Court of B.C. has upheld the wage floor in the Container Trucking Act, after 10 companies sued the provincial government in an attempt to avoid…
Business Management Port Metro Vancouver recognized for being a sustainability leader March 31, 2016 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Port Metro Vancouver has again been ranked in Corporate Knights’ Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada for 2016. “It’s fantastic to see our approach to sustainability…
Human Resources Port Metro Vancouver applauds BCCTC appointments February 29, 2016 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Duncan MacPhail has been named commissioner of the British Columbia Container Trucking Commissioner (BCCTC), while Michael Crawford has been appointed as deputy commissioner. “We would like to…
Human Resources Despite economic slowdown, Port Metro Vancouver continues to grow February 18, 2016 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Port Metro Vancouver released its 2015 year-end statistics revealing a third consecutive year of strong cargo volumes and records set in the container, potash, grain and agriculture…
Human Resources Port Metro Vancouver businesses file lawsuit against retroactive wages February 17, 2016 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Ten Port Metro Vancouver trucking companies have filed suit against the payment of retroactive wages to drivers in the sector, bringing the Office of the British Columbia…
Regulations Port Metro Vancouver delays next phase of environmental requirements pending judiciary review February 16, 2016 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Jan. 1, 2017 date when Port Metro Vancouver was planning to implement the next phase of its environmental requirements for container trucks has been postponed pending…
Business Management Unifor comes to agreement with Harbour Link; Port Transport remains behind picket line January 17, 2016 VANCOUER, B.C. – Labour union Unifor announced Jan. 15 that it had reached a new agreement with Harbour Link Container Services, leaving container trucking company Port Transport the last behind…
Infrastructure Study shows supply of trade-enabling industrial land in Lower Mainland dwindling December 3, 2015 VANCOUVER, B.C. – A recent study indicates that the current supply of trade-enabling industrial land in B.C.’s Lower Mainland will likely be depleted within the next decade. The study was…
Human Resources Retroactive pay and licensing structure in the crosshairs at Port Metro Vancouver December 3, 2015 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Though an agreement has been reached between several container truck companies that operate out of Port Metro Vancouver and Unifor, the union that represents the drivers, several…
Transportation B.C. names container trucking commissioner, deputy commissioner October 6, 2015 VANCOUVER, B.C. — B.C. has filled its vacant Container Trucking Commission Office, appointing Corinn Bell as acting commissioner and Vince Ready as acting deputy commissioner. They’ll help achieve and maintain…
Transportation Port Metro Vancouver sees increase in cargo volumes August 18, 2015 VANCOUVER, B.C. — Port Metro Vancouver says it has seen cargo volumes increase 1.5% so far this year compared to the first half of 2014. The port has processed 70.3…
Regulations Federal court rules in favour of Vancouver container haulers April 23, 2015 VANCOUVER, B.C. — Port Metro Vancouver was dealt a blow this week in its attempt to cull the number of trucks serving the port, after a federal court ruled it…
Sustainability Port Metro Vancouver wins environmental award April 5, 2015 VANCOUVER, B.C. — Port Metro Vancouver has won an award for environmental sustainability. The organization was named a Corporate Knights Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leader in Canada. The award is…
Business Management New rates set for Vancouver container haulers December 16, 2014 VICTORIA, B.C. — The province of B.C. has revealed its new rate structure for container haulers serving Port Metro Vancouver. The province says the new rate plan provides fair wages…
Business Management Port Metro Vancouver enacting new truck licensing system December 1, 2014 Fewer trucks will be allowed to service the port under the new rules, in a bid to eliminate rate-cutting