As a homegrown, Vancouver-based company, Global Container Terminals has always focused on establishing sustainable and efficient operations that benefit our neighbours, workforce, and customers. For over a century, we have built the Vancouver gateway, pioneered new technologies, achieved greater levels of efficiency, with the goals of improving workplace safety, improving our service levels, and facilitating a sustainable quality of life in our local communities. As private company, we have proudly invested in Canada, spending over $650 million in staged terminal upgrades in the past 12 years alone. And as one of the country’s largest maritime employer, over 90% of our operational expenses are concentrated right in Canada.
VANCOUVER, BC – [September 12, 2025] — Global Container Terminals (GCT) has submitted its Deltaport Berth 4 (DP4) expansion project to the new Major Project Office through the official Project Intake Form. GCT is also urging the Government of Canada to place DP4 on the Projects of National Interest List, citing its critical role in […]
September 12th, 2025 | Read Article
Delta, B.C. – April 24, 2025 – Global Container Terminals (GCT), a majority Canadian-owned container terminal operator serving the West Coast, is proud to announce the arrival of the first two of six new replacement ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at GCT Deltaport. This delivery marks a major milestone in the $170 million crane enhancement and replacement […]
April 24th, 2025 | Read Article
We write to update you with respect to the Deltaport Expansion Berth Four (DP4) project. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has re-established the overall time limit of 600 days for DP4’s Impact Assessment Phase because of recent updates to the Impact Assessment Act (IAA). Due to the time between a Supreme Court decision and the […]
October 1st, 2024 | Read Article
Further to our last communication in June, GCT writes to update you on the next steps with respect to the Deltaport Expansion Berth Four (DP4) project. Regulators have granted a 24-month extension. GCT is pleased to convey that on July 20th the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and British Columbia Environmental Assessment office (BCEAO) […]
July 21st, 2023 | Read Article
Implications of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) project decision to DP4 GCT is continuing to examine Canada’s decision and the unprecedented 370 conditions placed on the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s proposed RBT2 project. We, along with our technical experts, have assessed the impacts of the conditions to our understanding of RBT2’s business case, and […]
July 17th, 2023 | Read Article
VANCOUVER, BC – On October 28, 2021, GCT’s Deltaport Expansion – Berth Four Project (DP4) reached another milestone in the coordinated impact assessment process. The Detailed Project Description was accepted, and the Readiness Decision Report along with the Readiness Decision Order was issued recommending that the Project proceed to the next phase of an Environmental […]
October 28th, 2021 | Read Article
GCT Canada is pleased to announce the completion of the final two tracks of the GCT Deltaport Intermodal Rail Yard Expansion Project, which sets GCT Deltaport apart as the most efficient and capable ship-to-rail discharge facility in the world. The GCT Deltaport Intermodal Rail Yard Expansion Project is the second, $300 million privately-funded stage of the […]
December 17th, 2020 | Read Article
Dear Community Member, We would like to notify our neighbours and local residents about delivery of two replacement ship-to-shore cranes as part of our ongoing investment in modern, efficient container handling equipment at GCT Vanterm. The replacement cranes will be transported to the terminal on a vessel, safely off-loaded and erected. This new equipment will […]
November 27th, 2020 | Read Article
VANCOUVER, BC – On September 28, 2020, the Initial Project Description (IPD) for the GCT Deltaport Berth 4 Expansion (DP4) project was approved by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the BC Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO). This critical milestone marks the entry of the project into the Regulatory Process and opens official public access and engagement […]
September 8th, 2020 | Read Article
On October 8, 2015, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) issued Project Permit 2015-029 to GCT Canada LP for the GCT Deltaport Intermodal Yard Reconfiguration project. This project includes the addition of new container handling equipment, as well as construction of a new rail maintenance facility building, and associated infrastructure upgrades at the facility. In […]
August 22nd, 2018 | Read Article
GCT Vanterm Maintenance Expansion & Renovation Project Dear Community Member, Please be advised that GCT Canada will commence the GCT Vanterm Maintenance Expansion and Renovation Project on October 31, 2017. GCT Canada is the largest maritime employer in the country. The Project will provide additional office space and ancillary facilities to support our growing […]
October 31st, 2017 | Read Article
As part of the GCT Deltaport Intermodal Rail Yard Reconfiguration Yard, we are adding two new Megamax ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to our facility. The Megamax cranes will be the largest in North America, and are estimated to arrive around June 7, with offloading and installation taking approximately 10 days in total. To minimize any potential […]
May 26th, 2017 | Read Article
DELTA BC, January 11, 2016 – Complementing its GCT Deltaport Intermodal Yard Reconfiguration project in Port Metro Vancouver, GCT Canada has confirmed the order of twelve state-of-the-art rubber tyred gantry (“RTG”) cranes from leading clean energy equipment manufacturer, Konecranes of Finland. The new equipment will boost yard velocity at the country’s flagship container terminal, densifying […]
January 11th, 2016 | Read Article
DELTA BC, December 16, 2015 – Following breaking ground on its CAD$280 million GCT Deltaport Intermodal Yard Reconfiguration project in Port Metro Vancouver, GCT Canada has confirmed the order of two high-efficiency “megamax” ship-to-shore (“STS”) cranes from the industry’s largest crane manufacturer, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (“ZPMC”). Boasting a 23+ container wide outreach, […]
December 16th, 2015 | Read Article
DELTA, BC, November 2, 2015 – Earlier last week, GCT Canada commenced its GCT Deltaport Intermodal Yard Reconfiguration project. Following on the heels of this announcement, the company today confirmed its order of 8 electric, wide-span cranes (WSCs) from leading crane manufacturer, Austria-based Künz. The state-of-the-art, 41-tonne lift capacity WSCs will increase train handling speed […]
November 2nd, 2015 | Read Article
Eric Waltz (President, GCT Canada) and J.J. Ruest (EVP & Chief Marketing Officer, CN) discuss the positive impacts of the GCT Deltaport Intermodal Yard Reconfiguration, which include increased capacity and reach. Watch video for more details.
November 1st, 2015 | Read Article
Timothy Marsh (Former VP Sales, Strategic Accounts, CP) discusses how GCT Canada and CP work together on a daily basis to service their customers and how the GCT Deltaport Intermodal Yard Reconfiguration will increase both capacity and reliability. Watch video for more details.
November 1st, 2015 | Read Article
Already equipped to handle the megaships transiting the Asia-Pacific tradelanes, the GCT Deltaport Intermodal Rail Yard expansion will increase efficiency, productivity, and overall capacity at the terminal all within the existing footprint. Watch video for more details.
October 22nd, 2015 | Read Article
The safety and wellbeing of our workforce and the surrounding community are always our first priority. The GCT Deltaport Intermodal Rail Yard Reconfiguration Project will increase productivity and workforce safety while minimizing environmental impact, including light and noise pollution. Watch video for more details.
October 22nd, 2015 | Read Article
As part of the permitting process for this project, GCT Canada hosted a community open house. The public was invited to learn more about the proposed project and provide feedback.Download the materials: GCT_DTRRIP_Posters DTRRIPFactSheet
May 20th, 2015 | Read Article
The new LED lights installed on Crane 2 at GCT Deltaport are not only more efficient, they will help reduce light pollution. Watch video for more details.
April 15th, 2015 | Read Article