Our Services

Ports and terminals are the gateways to smarter, more efficient and more secure global supply chains. DP World Canada is hard at work reimagining the future, with step-change terminal handling innovations designed to streamline our global network of ports and keep things flowing.

We operate a strategically located global network of ports and terminals in developed and high-growth markets. We invest in smart, industry leading technology and innovation to enhance efficiency for our customers and partners with our scale of business, expertise and knowledge that help us to offer the best ports and terminals solutions.

DP World Prince Rupert Terminal Specifications

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79 ACRE TERMINAL

79 acre (32 ha) terminal that was specifically designed as a high volume intermodal container transfer facility.

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2 CONTAINER BERTHS

2 deep sea container berths: depth 17m, total length 800m.

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7 QUAY CRANES

7 Super post panamax quay cranes along with 18,000ft of on-deck rail capacity.

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6 RTGs

6 one-over-three ZPMC/Noell Rubber Tire Gantries (RTG).

Vancouver

In Vancouver, DP World Canada operates the 72-acre, full-service container terminal, the west coast hub for international trade. As a key gateway for Trans-Pacific trade, and only 30 miles from the US border, the Vancouver Container Terminal offers secure, efficient access to Canadian, Asian, and US markets. 546 reefer plugs ensure perishable cargo is properly maintained at the right temperature. As a multi-transport hub, DP World Vancouver also offers direct connections to road and rail.

DP World Vancouver Terminal Specifications

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72 ACRE TERMINAL

72 acre (29 ha) terminal boasts investments of over $200 million in infrastructure, equipment and operating systems.

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2 CONTAINER BERTHS

2 container berths: depth 15.5 m., total length 647 m.

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7 QUAY CRANES

7 quay cranes (4 ZPMC Super post panamax – 22 wide, twin 20 capable, 1 Fantuzzi post panamax – 19 wide, and 2 MGM – 17 wide).

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19 RTGs

19 one-over-five ZPMC/Noell Rubber Tire Gantries (RTG) – introduced in 2006.

DP World Nanaimo Terminal Specifications

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6 HA OF PAVED STORAGE

And 2 additional ha of unpaved storage space.

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2 BERTHS

1 deep sea berth, with a length of 170m (558 ft) and depth alongside of 13.5 m (44 ft) and 1 barge berth with an additional 82m (269 ft).

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2 CRANES

1 gantry crane and 1 mobile harbour crane.

Cargo ship docked at Nanaimo terminal with an island in the background

DP World Fraser Surrey Terminal Specifications

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7 BERTHS

7 congestion free deep-sea berths including one dolphin berth and a hydraulic barge ramp for 1575m of berthing capability.

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3 QUAY CRANES

3 cranes with lifting capacities of up to 70 metric tons and adjustable lifting heads.

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190+ ACRE TERMINAL

Over 190-acre terminal footprint including 154 acres (63 hectares) of yard area.

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3 SHEDS

3 sheds with 30,900 m2 (330,000 ft2) of covered warehouse storage space for weather sensitive cargo and agricultural product storage.

DP World Saint John Terminal Specifications

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4 SHEDS

4 sheds with 51,995 m2 (559,670 ft2) of covered warehouse storage space and 112,000 m2 (1,205,558 ft2) of fully bonded open area

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82 ACRE TERMINAL

Multi-purpose terminal with 9,000 feet of on-dock rail.

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4 CRANES

4 post-Panamax quay cranes with capabilities to work up to a 21 container-wide, 10,000-14,000 TEU capacity vessel.

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2 BERTHS

1 berth with 369 metres, draft 12.2 metres and 1 berth with 345 metres, draft 17.1 metres.

Container Services:

Prince Rupert Terminal

Evan DesChamp, Terminal Manager

250-624-2124 ext.2188

evandeschamp@dpworld.com

Vancouver Terminal

Sergei Smirnov, Terminal Manager

604-252-2420

sergei.smirnov@dpworld.com

Nanaimo (Duke Point) Terminal

John Darbyshire, Terminal Manager

250-722-2290

john.darbyshire@dpworld.com

Fraser Surrey Terminal

Ian Patterson, Terminal Manager

604-581-2233 ext. 7007

ian.patterson@dpworld.com

Saint John Terminal

Daryl Bettle, Terminal Manager

506.696.0347

daryl.bettle@dpworld.com

Stevedoring:

Vancouver Island Operations & Duke Point

John Darbyshire, Terminal Manager

250-722-2290

john.darbyshire@dpworld.com

Fraser Surrey Terminal

Ian Patterson, Terminal Manager

604-581-2233 ext. 7007

ian.patterson@dpworld.com

Mainland Stevedoring Ro/Ro and Bulk

Saeid Rezazadeh

604-252-2502

saeid.rezazadeh@dpworld.com

Connecting Global Markets

Our Canadian operations in British Columbia include 4 full-service container handling facilities: Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Fraser Surrey and Nanaimo (Duke Point) terminal on Vancouver Island. In addition to our Canadian West Coast terminals, we also operate a facility out of Saint John, New Brunswick in the largest port in Atlantic Canada by volume.

Our modern, strategically positioned marine terminals have the speed, reliability and reach to ensure your cargo gets to where it needs to be.

Vessel and tug boat at Prince Rupert port during the evening

Smarter Trade

We are the leading provider of smart logistics solutions, we help trade flow across the globe. Our global network spans 64 countries; made up of logistics terminals, marine services, ports and economic zones. We think ahead, anticipate change and create innovative trade solutions for a positive impact on society.

• Fastest connection from Asia to North American markets
• 18,000ft of on-dock rail for fast, efficient handling
• North America’s deepest natural harbour, easily handling the largest container vessels

• Secure, efficient access to Canadian markets
• Multi-transport hub: direct connections to road and rail
• 546 reefer plugs ensure perishable cargoes are properly maintained at the right temperature

• Efficient short-sea shipping and breakbulk service
• Exclusive access to Vancouver Island markets
• Fast and direct connection to and from Vancouver

• Largest multi-purpose marine terminal on North America’s West Coast.
• Superior intermodal rail and truck connectivity.
• 6 congestion free deep-sea berths.

Experienced & Reliable

Whatever your stevedoring requirements, we can handle virtually every type of vessel and cargo imaginable – from high and heavy equipment and vehicles to commodities like lumber, newsprint, and steel.

Safe & Efficient

Safe, optimized for productivity, and cost-effective, our stevedoring methods are trusted by many top global manufacturers, including Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. These innovative methods have also been adopted at ports and terminals around the world.

Vancouver Mainland and Island Service

DP World stevedoring services are available at ports and terminal operations throughout BC. We provide unique value to our customers with a full range of cargo handling equipment, 2 berths and 8 ha of storage.

General Cargo

We know the importance of cargo handling care to our manufacturing clients. From yachts to trailers, and windmill parts to canned consumer goods, we have a record of safely handling all kinds of goods. Our highly-skilled professional stevedoring team works in close cooperation with our importer, exporter, and shipping line customers to ensure a smooth handling experience.

Forest Products

We understand that your product quality is paramount. We handle wood, pulp panel, lumber; Oriented strand board (OSB), Medium-density fibreboard (MBF) and newsprint. As the global trade in forest products changes, we are constantly innovating to create new solutions and handling equipment to save our customers time and money when shipping products through Canada’s West Coast. We are dedicated to creating and using the right tools to get the job done.

Auto(Ro-Ro) & High and Heavy

Many of the world’s top auto and heavy equipment manufacturers trust our ro-ro services to handle their valuable bulk cargo and vehicles. Hino Trucks, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Lexus and Toyota all call on DP World because they know we do it with care, safety, and attention to detail.

How DP World Delivers on Logistic Services

End-to-end visibility and greater control for clients
Simplified process – one logistics service provider handles the entire process
Asset heavy company with east and west coast connections to enhance services
Seamless movement between all modes of transportation

By using DP World, your cargo will reach its destination in the quickest way possible while keeping costs under control.

These points all lead to quickest to market to exceed client needs while keeping costs under control.

As a key gateway for Trans-Pacific trade, and only 48 km from the US border, the Vancouver Container Terminal offers secure, efficient access to Canadian, Asian, and US markets.
The largest modern and multi-purpose terminals on the West Coast of North America
DP World Fraser Surrey is a large, multi-purpose marine terminal located on the banks for the Fraser River in the greater Vancouver area. This multi-purpose facility is situated in excellent proximity to major highways, railways, the Pacific Ocean and industrial areas located only 25 km from the US border.
DP World Nanaimo offers exclusive access to Vancouver Island markets. With 2 berths, breakbulk, transloading services, and a full range of cargo handling equipment our Nanaimo terminal offers a fast and direct connection to and from Vancouver.
DP World Prince Rupert provides the fastest connection from Asia to North American markets. Strategically situated on the great circle route from Asia, Prince Rupert is also North America’s deepest natural harbour.

Large storage capacity under a “Bonded Zone Status’’ – logistics Park
Ideal location for long-term storage or regional distribution hub
Light manufacturing and other similar processes permitted
Roll-on/roll-off service

Advantages

Closest North American deep-sea ports to Asia
Strong rail connections compared with other West Coast ports
Reduced cost and transit time compared to U.S. West Coast and U.S. East Coast
Transloading capabilities

Commodities Handled

General Cargo
Breakbulk
Steel
Lumber
Agri-bulk

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DP World provides a range of Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) Services to meet your needs:

Global Full Container Load (FCL)
Drayage & transload services with full spectrum requirements
Warehousing services including bonded space
Customized, cost-effective, integrated, intermodal logistics solutions
Land Transport: Full Truckload (FTL) & Less than Truckload (LTL)
Cross-border logistics between Canada and the U.S. (rail and land)
Tracking and visibility tools through DP World CARGOES platform

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The DP World network is designed as a one-stop shop for your dock-to-dock transportation needs drawing on the capabilities by working with our global footprint of over 100 port operations.

For shippers who require transloading, we can transfer a shipment from one mode of transportation to another.

In addition to our facilities DP World Logistics has key business partners who are committed to exceptional customer service and our trusted partners have moved virtually every commercial product that can be shipped by ocean, rail, and truck.

Employees looking at inventory at freight station

Our Transload Services

Unloading and transfer of palletized or floor loaded commodities
A dedicated DP World transload team working in partnership with all operators
Trucking services (available upon request)
Dedicated DP Customer service and operations specialist
Competitive rate structures – bundled and/or unbundled

Commodities We Handle

DP World prides itself on their ability to safely and efficiently handle a variety of diversified bulk commodities, some examples include:

Forest products
Freight All Kinds (FAK) merchandise
Steel
Plastics
Pulp and paper
Liquids (regulated and non-regulated)

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Getting a shipment from point A to point B is not always enough. Often clients also need inland transportation to deliver cargo to the final destination. This is where DP World Logistics can help you with inland transportation needs.

Our team of professionals can offer you a variety of solutions to meet all inland transportation needs for your cargo to help ensure products are delivered on time.

Operations at the rail terminal cargo depot

Trucking to/from the United States

Most products are moved to/from the U.S. in trucks. Some cargo takes up a lot of space and requires the use of the whole truck, others are smaller and fit on pallets. No matter what your need is, DP World Logistics can help get the best service and rate structure by partnering with some of the leading North American ground transportation providers.

We can arrange for full truckloads and less than truck load (LTL). We offer vans, reefers, flatbeds, step decks and sleeper teams for any shipments that need to be expedited.

DP World Logistics can help you ship machinery, equipment, pharmaceuticals, dry foods, frozen foods, nursery and landscaping products, pipe, steel and much more.

Intermodal-freight transport involves the transportation of freight in an intermodal container or vehicle, using multiple modes of transportation

Inland trucking-An indispensable transport in the supply chain of freight forwarding, your goods are moved in a ground transportation provided truck

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A fast, flexible international market connection via Vancouver Island’s DP World Nanaimo (Duke Point) Terminal direct to DP World Vancouver Terminal and DP World Fraser Surrey.
With weekly sailings on our 200 container-capacity barge, it is an easy way to minimize additional handling and drayage and help reduce vehicle traffic and CO2 emissions.

Shipping graphic connecting Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Nanaimo and Seattle

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Connected service on the next available train to all points served via CN Rail
Bypass congestion and dwell time for time sensitive cargo
Real-time visibility on vessel ETA/ETD to port
Reservations required 24 hours in advance prior to vessel arrival at port

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