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as planned , we are focusing on visibility , reliability and reliance . Connect + is the port authority ’ s approach to facilitating data exchange among industry partners and collaborating with stakeholders and the government to develop innovative solutions that increase supply chain efficiency . Our goal is to establish integrated data management platforms to aggregate information around goods movement and enable an environment of data sharing that will drive more operational resiliency . Each cargo owner has information about their own supply chain , but they don ’ t know what is

Also , we were the first Canadian seaport to implement facial biometrics to facilitate passenger boarding through our terminal . Approximately 95 % of passengers are cleared through immigration without having to speak with an agent .

Q : What environmental and sustainability initiatives is the port currently undertaking ?

A : We ’ re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the ECHO program , which reduces the impact of commercial shipping on the Southern Resident orcas — an

“ We want to use these tools to better predict what the next week or 15 days look like for the supply chain , and that advanced information is really powerful .”

We ’ re looking at implementing liquefied natural gas bunkering in the port , and we have implemented electric tugs to reduce emissions . The port is committed to assisting in the journey of decarbonization for the overall maritime industry .

Q : Looking ahead , what are some of the future plans for the Port of Vancouver ?

A : We have a lot of strategic advantages ; I think that ’ s well known . However , we have had some challenges that were known , as well , such as labor disruptions , climaterelated hazards , the need for increased capacity and infrastructure , and how to support the industry in becoming more sustainable . I want to re-emphasize that we have a solid plan to ensure Vancouver is a very competitive gateway to do business with , and our leadership is always working toward that goal . It ’ s not just about how big we are now ; it ’ s all about the future and what we are doing to make that happen . n happening overall because the majority of the cargo is serviced by the rail network .

We want to use these tools to better predict what the next week or 15 days look like for the supply chain , and that advanced information is really powerful for our stakeholders and customers in better planning their operations . They can create greater efficiency and reduce costs , which eventually benefits the entire system . endangered species in both Canada and the United States . We ’ re also working with cruise lines to create a green shipping corridor and helping port users transition to low-emission fuels , or clean energy , from hydropower .

At the center of a fully integrated rail , road and pipeline network , the Port of Montreal is the only destination port on the North American loop . It is an essential link in the supply chain of major Canadian consumer markets , the US Midwest and Northeast , served by both Canadian Class I railways , CN and CPKC .

While the Port of Montreal is recognized for being the primary North American gateway for trade between the Mediterranean and North Europe , Asia has proven to be its growth engine over the past decade for both imports and exports , representing 33 % of its international container volumes in 2024 .

Nearing capacity and in order to meet the growing demand of our partners , the Port of Montreal is expanding its operations by building a new container terminal in Contrecoeur ( 20 miles downstream from Montreal ), increasing capacity by over 50 % and adding 1.15 million TEUs to its current capacity of 2.1 million TEUs for a total of 3.25 million TEUs in the next few years . n 46 Journal of Commerce | February 3 , 2025 www . joc . com