Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2)
As Canada’s largest port, the Port of Vancouver plays a critical role in enabling trade and supporting the national economy. Increasing container capacity is essential to meeting future demand, improving supply chain resilience, and maintaining Canada’s global competitiveness.
Roberts Bank is home to GCT Deltaport, Canada’s largest container terminal, and is a critical gateway connecting Canadian businesses and communities to global markets.
GCT Global Container Terminals (GCT) is working with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) to explore partnership to advance the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) project.
Exploring a Partnership to Advance RBT2
With the support of the Major Projects Office, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA), and GCT Global Container Terminals (GCT) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore partnership to advance Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) at the Port of Vancouver.
Under the MOU, the parties will work collaboratively to share information and negotiate in good faith, with the goal of reaching a Joint Development Agreement.
This work reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Canada’s trade infrastructure by exploring opportunities for partnership to deliver RBT2 in a coordinated, efficient, and commercially viable manner.
As a majority Canadian-owned operator with over a century of experience operating container terminals and existing operations at nearby Deltaport, GCT may provide unique benefits to a partnership with VFPA.
Current Approach
VFPA will continue to lead the development of the RBT2 landmass and remains responsible for permitting and engagement with Indigenous communities.
Through the MOU process, VFPA and GCT will work together through a defined process to assess the benefits, synergies, and operational expertise that GCT can contribute as the potential terminal builder and operator.
During this period, VFPA will work exclusively with GCT to explore potential development and operating arrangements for RBT2.
As part of this coordinated approach, GCT will withdraw its application to the Major Project Office for its separate Deltaport Berth 4 (DP4) expansion project and instead focus its efforts on advancing RBT2.
For the latest announcements and updates related to container capacity at Roberts Bank, please visit the Project Updates page.
FAQ
Why is additional capacity needed at Roberts Bank?
Canada faces an increasing need to strengthen trade infrastructure to support supply chain resilience, economic competitiveness, and future trade demand. As Canada’s largest port, the Port of Vancouver plays a critical role in connecting Canadian businesses to global markets.
Advancing additional container capacity at Roberts Bank is intended to help ensure that Canada’s Pacific Gateway can meet growing demand in a timely, reliable, and cost-effective manner.
What role does GCT play?
GCT is a majority Canadian-owned terminal operator with long-standing operations at GCT Deltaport in Roberts Bank.
Under the MOU, GCT is working with VFPA to explore its potential role in advancing additional container capacity through the RBT2 project. This includes assessing how GCT’s operational expertise, delivery experience, and capacity to support long-term investment could contribute to the project.
Where can I find information about project assessment processes at Roberts Bank?
Information related to federal impact assessment processes for container capacity initiatives at Roberts Bank is available through the Government of Canada’s Impact Assessment Agency project registry.
For the most up-to-date and official project information, please refer to:
- Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project – IAAC Registry
- Deltaport Expansion – Berth Four (DP4) – IAAC Registry
- Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project VFPA Page
What is the status of the DP4 project?
GCT has withdrawn its application for the Deltaport Berth Four (DP4) expansion project and is focusing its efforts on participating in the MOU process to explore the advancement of RBT2.