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Ports & Terminals
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.

Prince Rupert
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. As such, the Prince Rupert Container Terminal is able to comfortably handle the world's largest container vessels in a highly efficient manner. We also offer 18,000 ft. of on-dock rail for fast, efficient handling.
DP World Prince Rupert Terminal Specifications
79 ACRE TERMINAL
79 acre (32 ha) terminal that was specifically designed as a high volume intermodal container transfer facility.
2 CONTAINER BERTHS
2 deep sea container berths: depth 17m, total length 800m.
7 QUAY CRANES
7 Super post panamax quay cranes along with 18,000ft of on-deck rail capacity.
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
72 ACRE TERMINAL
72 acre (29 ha) terminal boasts investments of over $200 million in infrastructure, equipment and operating systems.
2 CONTAINER BERTHS
2 container berths: depth 15.5 m., total length 647 m.
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).
19 RTGs
19 one-over-five ZPMC/Noell Rubber Tire Gantries (RTG) – introduced in 2006.

Nanaimo (Duke Point)
Our DP World Nanaimo terminal offers exclusive access to Vancouver Island markets. With 2 berths, break bulk services, and a full range of cargo handling equipment our Nanaimo (Duke Point) terminal offers a fast and direct connection to and from Vancouver.
DP World Nanaimo Terminal Specifications
6 HA OF PAVED STORAGE
And 2 additional ha of unpaved storage space.
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).
2 CRANES
1 gantry crane and 1 mobile harbour crane.

Fraser Surrey
DP World Fraser Surrey is a large, multi-purpose marine terminal located on the banks for the Fraser River in the greater Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada. This multi-purpose facility is situated in excellent proximity to major highways, railways, the Pacific Ocean and industrial areas located only 25km from the US border.
DP World Fraser Surrey Terminal Specifications
7 BERTHS
7 congestion free deep-sea berths including one dolphin berth and a hydraulic barge ramp for 1575m of berthing capability.
3 QUAY CRANES
3 cranes with lifting capacities of up to 70 metric tons and adjustable lifting heads.
190+ ACRE TERMINAL
Over 190-acre terminal footprint including 154 acres (63 hectares) of yard area.
3 SHEDS
3 sheds with 30,900 m2 (330,000 ft2) of covered warehouse storage space for weather sensitive cargo and agricultural product storage.

Saint John
DP World Saint John offers container and non-containerized cargo handling services with over 500,000 square feet of bonded warehousing capacity including container stuffing/destuffing, breakbulk, stevedoring and other cargo handling solutions, all within a designated on-terminal facility. Multiple weekly liner services offer competitive transit times to over 500 ports in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.
DP World Saint John Terminal Specifications
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
82 ACRE TERMINAL
Multi-purpose terminal with 9,000 feet of on-dock rail.
4 CRANES
4 post-Panamax quay cranes with capabilities to work up to a 21 container-wide, 10,000-14,000 TEU capacity vessel.
2 BERTHS
1 berth with 369 metres, draft 12.2 metres and 1 berth with 345 metres, draft 17.1 metres.

Connect With Us
Container Services:
Prince Rupert Terminal
Evan DesChamp, Terminal Manager
250-624-2124 ext.2188
Vancouver Terminal
Sergei Smirnov, Terminal Manager
604-252-2420
Nanaimo (Duke Point) Terminal
John Darbyshire, Terminal Manager
250-722-2290
Fraser Surrey Terminal
Ian Patterson, Terminal Manager
604-581-2233 ext. 7007
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
Fraser Surrey Terminal
Ian Patterson, Terminal Manager
604-581-2233 ext. 7007
Mainland Stevedoring Ro/Ro and Bulk
Saeid Rezazadeh
604-252-2502
Container Services
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.


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.
Prince Rupert
• 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
Vancouver
• 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
Nanaimo
• Efficient short-sea shipping and breakbulk service
• Exclusive access to Vancouver Island markets
• Fast and direct connection to and from Vancouver
Fraser Surrey
• Largest multi-purpose marine terminal on North America’s West Coast.
• Superior intermodal rail and truck connectivity.
• 6 congestion free deep-sea berths.
Stevedoring
We are British Columbia’s stevedoring experts, serving coastal and inland waterway ports and terminals up and down the coast of Vancouver Island.
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.
Canadian West Coast
Whatever your cargo's destination, our stevedoring teams are in the right place at the right time with the expertise and equipment you need. Our services are available at multiple locations along the BC Coast and through our central offices in Fraser Surrey, Nanaimo and Vancouver.
Logistics
DP World is Your Best Choice for Port-Centric Logistics Needs.
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.


Our Pacific Gateway Ports
With a variety of terminals on Canada’s west coast, we are ready to meet your logistic needs.
- 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.


Our Atlantic Gateway Port
- 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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Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) Services
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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Transloading
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.




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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Inland Trucking & Intermodal Services
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.




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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Short Sea Shipping
Vancouver – Nanaimo – Fraser Surrey – Seattle – North Coast
- 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.




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Expedited Rail Service (ERS)
The ERS is an express service that prioritizes containers from vessel to rail, connecting to the United States Midwest, and central Canada via DP World Prince Rupert, Vancouver & Saint John.*
- 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
Offering the fastest and most reliable route to key markets


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