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Peter Xotta, Port Metro Vancouver’s Vice-President of Planning and Operations addresses truckers at Nordel Weigh Station, July 7, 2012.
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IN THE NEWS
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New Collaboration Initiative Signals Change for Container Drayage Sector
Port Metro Vancouver and container drayage sector partners have announced a new collaboration initiative aimed directly at improving productivity and performance with a particular focus on truck turn times. The newly formed Container Drayage Leadership Team
including Port Metro Vancouver, industry associations and terminal operators has been established to find solutions to improve service, efficiency and reliability. This group will also address a number of driver concerns, such as increasing the number of available washroom facilities. Port Metro Vancouver, DP World Vancouver and TSI Terminal Systems Inc. are pleased to announce that, effective immediately, additional facilities have been made available in the roadway and in-gate staging areas. Learn more.
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Port Metro Vancouver Container Trucking Strategy
Late last year, Port Metro Vancouver launched a stakeholder engagement process to develop a broadly supported, long-term strategy for the container trucking sector. The goal – to enhance the sector’s global position as a sustainable and competitive supply chain leader. To help shape the strategy, two workshops with container sector stakeholders were held in May, 2012. Representatives from trucking and shipping companies, terminals, off-dock facilities, regulators, owner-operators, rail companies and unions, as well as individual drivers were invited to participate. Read the summary report
from the workshops and learn about next steps to advance the strategy.
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GPS Units Installed
As part of the Container Truck Efficiency Pilot Project, the full complement of 300 trucks has now been outfitted with a GPS unit and a transponder. This six-month pilot project has been well received by volunteers and participating companies continue to meet on a monthly basis, through the GPS Working Group. At the last meeting, the group analyzed
data gained from the GPS communication units and discussed drivers' experiences. The next scheduled GPS Working Group meeting has been tentatively scheduled for mid-August.
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2011 Annual Reports Released Online
Port Metro Vancouver is pleased to present its 2011 Annual Report, "We Deliver the Goods", – a package that includes a second annual Sustainability Report, "We Deliver Lasting Results" and a
Financial Report, "We Deliver Solid Results". The reports reflect progress made across the Port's sustainability initiatives and the numbers display a strong, stable year.
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UPCOMING ROAD WORK
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Construction to Begin on South Shore Corridor
Construction on the South Shore of Burrard Inlet is scheduled to start in August, 2012. The project will be constructed in four segments, the first being road works which includes widening and shifting the South Shore roadway north and creating a new staging area. Construction of the Stewart Street Elevated Structure, which will clear 10 rail crossings on Stewart Street, is scheduled to commence late summer. Stay tuned for the August launch of portmetrovancouver.com/sscproject
for regular traffic and construction updates. You will also be able to sign-up for email traffic alerts.
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Click to see full-size map of upcoming improvements that will be made to the South Shore Corridor.
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REMINDERS
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Decal Required to Access Port
All trucks require a decal to access any of the Port’s container terminals, unless an exception has been granted by Port Metro Vancouver, directly. Exceptions are granted for 30 days, giving drivers and companies time to have a decal installed. Please keep in mind that upon expiry of the 30-day exception, trucks may be turned away from the terminals. Decal installation dates are emailed to TLS license and permit holders, so please ensure that you read all emails sent to you from TLS.
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Trucks that have installed their decal will be granted access to Port Metro Vancouver terminals.
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Renew your TLS License and/or Permit
Many TLS licenses and permits are up for renewal. Once your application is approved, payment of the TLS Truck Fee is required and a new date decal will be mailed. Please remember that renewal applications take 2-3 weeks to process. Read renewal requirements.
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Join the BCTA
The BC Trucking Association (BCTA) is representing a growing number of drayage carriers. If you are interested in working to resolve supply chain problems facing the container drayage sector, join BCTA.
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Update Your Contact Information
Please ensure that your contact information, including email address is up-to-date in TLS. Port Metro Vancouver uses email to communicate time-sensitive and urgent matters, such as changes to the status of the license and/or permit (i.e. approved, suspended, cancelled). It is strongly recommended that you check your emails regularly.
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