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Canada has opportunity to become global shipping leader: APF

Canada has opportunity to become global shipping leader: APF

Canada should take advantage of a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to become a world transportation leader with the creation of a “North American gateway,” according to an Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF) report released this morning.
Air Canada deploying more airplanes to service western Canadian demand

Air Canada deploying more airplanes to service western Canadian demand

Canada’s national carrier set to increase its B.C. flights 16%
Westshore damage, potash negotiations slow port’s 2012 growth

Westshore damage, potash negotiations slow port’s 2012 growth

But PMV points to container gains, auto shipments as evidence of port’s stability
Rail-based transit needed along Broadway–UBC corridor: KPMG

Rail-based transit needed along Broadway–UBC corridor: KPMG

The busiest bus corridor in North America needs a rail-based rapid transit system to meet current and future transportation needs, according to a KPMG report released by the City of Vancouver and UBC yesterday.
Seaspan fights back against federal watchdog’s concerns

Seaspan fights back against federal watchdog’s concerns

North Vancouver-based Seaspan ULC is defending itself against concerns raised by a federal spending watchdog regarding its $8 billion contract.
BC Ferries posts $17.2m quarterly loss

BC Ferries posts $17.2m quarterly loss

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries) has posted a net loss of $17.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012. This compares with a loss of $19.2 million in the same quarter of 2011.
Province puts YVR fuel pipeline study into holding pattern

Province puts YVR fuel pipeline study into holding pattern

A provincial environmental assessment of a controversial jet fuel pipeline that has galvanized Richmond is being put on hold until after the election.
Port Metro Vancouver launches GPS truck-tracking strategy

Port Metro Vancouver launches GPS truck-tracking strategy

Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) on February 21 announced a new strategy to make the container truck sector more reliable and efficient.
Decline in truck drivers will affect Canadian economy: conference board

Decline in truck drivers will affect Canadian economy: conference board

There is an increasing gap between the supply and demand of truck drivers, which will be costly to the Canadian economy, according a Conference Board of Canada study released this morning.
Kitsilano Coast Guard station closed unexpectedly yesterday to shocked reactions

Kitsilano Coast Guard station closed unexpectedly yesterday to shocked reactions

The federal government closed the Kitsilano Coast Guard station unexpectedly yesterday.