Update on Roberts Bank and GCT Deltaport Berth 4 expansion project

Both Global Container Terminals (GCT) and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) have been progressing separate expansion projects at Roberts Bank for a number of years.

With the support of the Major Projects Office, today, GCT and VFPA announced they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a partnership to advance Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) at the Port of Vancouver. The parties will work collaboratively to share information and negotiate in good faith with the goal of achieving a Joint Development Agreement.

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.

The MOU reflects a shared commitment to strengthen 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 container terminal operator, with over a century of experience an existing operations at nearby Deltaport GCT may provide unique benefits to a partnership with VFPA.

Under the MOU, 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 one-year period, VFPA will work exclusively with GCT to explore a development and operating arrangement for RBT2.

VFPA will continue to lead the development of the RBT2 landmass and remain responsible for permitting and engagement with Indigenous communities.

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.

GCT remains fully committed to providing reliable, competitive, and technologically advanced terminal services today, while contributing our operational expertise and Canadian investment to support future capacity at Roberts Bank.

This collaborative approach reflects the Government of Canada’s focus on advancing nationally significant infrastructure projects that strengthen supply chains, support Canadian trade, and ensure the Vancouver Gateway is even more globally competitive.