Here's an update on Operational Interruptions at Vancouver, Canada - update 3

Here is the latest update to the recent events that had forced several city evacuations in British Columbia and shut down key highway and rail routes into and out of Vancouver. Rail and road operations servicing the Port of Vancouver remain impacted by the recent flooding in British Columbia, however, progress to restore main routes to the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions has been made.

Roads:
Highways 7, 99, 3 are now open for essential travel only.
Highway 5 remains closed.

Rail:
Rail service estimated to re-start mid-week.
A re-start will entail a slow re-commencement and a lengthy recovery period is expected to clear the backlog.

CP Rail - all ramps:
All CP Terminals in Canada (excluding Vancouver Intermodal (VIF)) are re-commencing acceptance of DRY Export loads (no reefers) excluding those to DPW Fraser Surrey.

CN Rail - all ramps:
All exports destined to the Port of Vancouver are currently embargoed / not accepted.  

Port of Vancouver:
Vessel delays, increased yard congestion and heightened anchorage demand are expected.

GCT Delta Port Terminal:

- The majority of vessel operations have been idled until further notice.
- No local export receiving until further notice.
- Import CY gate remains open.

DP World Fraser Surrey: Limited operations.

We will continue to update you on the developments once more details are made available. If you should have questions or require additional information, please contact our customer service team at your location, who will guide you based on your individual situation.

You can access the previous update concerning the Port of Vancouver here