As trade continues to grow, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is leading optimization and digitalization initiatives to help strengthen supply chains at the Port of Vancouver. These initiatives use data and technology to:
Extract latent capacity from the existing network
Ensure efficient movement of goods through the gateway
Increase supply chain reliability
These initiatives help the port authority and gateway stakeholders make informed, collaborative decisions and targeted investments that drive supply chain resiliency and recoverability to keep cargo moving efficiently, and reliably through the port.
Metrics dashboard
Our metrics dashboard features real-time monitoring tools for Port of Vancouver users and stakeholders, up-to-date supply chain performance metrics, and maps.
Connect+ is a port authority-led program that works to foster better collaboration between gateway stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and supply chain reliability through data sharing and digital infrastructure. The goal for this program is to provide real-time visibility into the operational performance of the marine, rail, and road systems across the Port of Vancouver, helping to inform short- and long-term decision-making to improve capacity, efficiency, and reliability of our supply chains.
Active Vessel Traffic Management (AVTM) Program
A multi-part system developed to streamline ship movements in and out of the port, optimize how anchorages are used and managed, enable greater information sharing between port users, and enhance marine safety while managing the social and environmental impacts of commercial ship traffic in the region.
West Coast Supply Chain Visibility Program
A series of operational planning and optimization tools that will provide visibility into cargo moving through western Canada. Using business and technology insights, the program aims to create a comprehensive record of supply chain performance data across all commodities that will allow customers and industry stakeholders to improve forecasting and proactively identify operational constraints and bottlenecks.
Truck Licensing System
A program that regulates a set of criteria that all container drayage companies and their trucks—both local and long haul—must meet before they can access federally owned port property. All container drayage trucks registered and approved to service the port’s marine container terminals must be equipped with the port authority’s Global Positioning System (GPS) transponder units. The GPS data is used to calculate the average terminal turn times and supports the Wait Time System that pays out the Gate Efficiency Fee to eligible trucking companies and independent operators.
To stay updated on Connect+, please subscribe to the program newsletter. For more information about Connect+ and its initiatives, please contact supplychainvisibility@portvancouver.com.