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| February 1, 2006Port of Vancouver Records Moderate Increase for 2005
Port of Vancouver Press Release - Trade up four percent to 76.3 million tonnes in 2005. Read More...
Chamber News
Premier Launches Gateway Transportation Program
January 31, 2006 | Premier Gordon Campbell announced a $3-billion plan to improve the province's transportation network.
Release of Malacca and Singapore Straits Electronic Navigational Charts
January 24, 2006 | Joint commercial release of the official Malacca and Singapore Straits electronic navigational charts on 26 December 2005
CN, BNSF Embark on Track and Rail Infrastructure Sharing Agreement
January 24, 2006 | The agreement between CN and BNSF Railway Company, which includes track and rail infrastructure exchanges between the railroads, will improve the fluidity of rail operations in Vancouver.
Fraser River sand sales to help offset dredging costs
January 24, 2006 | The Port Authority says sand sales help offset a small portion of the multi-million dollar cost of dredging the main shipping channel.
Construction to begin on Prince Rupert Container Terminal
January 24, 2006 | Prince Rupert Port Authority Press Release of january 24, 2006
USCG -- vessel entry conditions
January 24, 2006 | Effective February 7, USCG will impose conditions on entry of vessels that have called at ports in Equatorial Guinea during the vessel's five previous port calls.
BC Ferries implement second fuel surcharge effective February 1, 2006
January 20, 2006 | Effective February 1, 2006, a fuel surcharge of 1.5 per cent for major routes connecting Vancouver Island to the Lower Mainland and 3 per cent on all other routes will be applied to all fares.
Transpo Conference to focus on solutions to new transportation obstacles
January 20, 2006 | Organised by CITA and CTL, hear what both shippers and carriers have to say about the obstacles now confronting them: congestion, capacity issues, driver shortages, new hours of service regulations, border security programs and delays
Compulsory Insurance Requirements in Australian Waters
January 17, 2006 | From 6 April 2001, ships that have a gross tonnage of 400 or more and that are carrying oil as cargo or bunkers are required to carry a "relevant insurance certifi cate" when visiting an Australian port.
U.S.-based firm picked to run Vancouver cruise-ship terminals
January 17, 2006 | New Jersey-based Cerescorp Co., replaces TSI Terminal Systems upon expiry of that company's contract.
Legislation Updates
New US Oil Spill Response Requirements
August 9, 2005 | The US Marine Transportation Act of 2004 created the requirement for all vessels over 400 gross tons carrying oil as fuel operating in US waters to submit spill response plans no later than August 8, 2005 for approval by the USCG.
Transport Canada Security Issue -- MFRAACP is now renamed MTSCP
June 28, 2005 | Change reflects the fact that MTSCP is an extension of airport clearance program.
Environment Canada News Release - Bill C-15 coming into force
June 27, 2005 | Legislation to protect Canada's marine environments from polluters comes into force June 28, 2005
Bill C-15 Passed by the Senate
May 19, 2005 | The controversial piece of legislation, amending the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 was rushed through the Senate.
New Reporting of Export Goods Regulations Move Ahead
February 24, 2005 | Canada Border Services Agency has published new Reporting of Exported Goods Regulations in Part II of the Canada Gazette. The revisions will be in force on March 31, 2005.
Canada Border Services Agency issues update on cargo and conveyance electronic reporting for air, marine
February 11, 2005 | An update on cargo and conveyance electronic reporting for air mode and for marine shipments loaded in the United States.
CBSA Export Reporting Requirements
February 4, 2005 | The Customs Border Services Agency's advanced reporting requirements for exports expects to become mandatory on Please be advised that the new export reporting regulations will likely become law February 23, 2005. CBSA will allow a brief implementation period with full affect commencing March 31, 2005.
Bill C-15 Second Reading in the Senate
February 4, 2005 | Bill C-15 has been introduced into Second Reading in the Senate and expects to call witnesses shortly.
CBSA Revised Export Procedures - Imminent
December 17, 2004 | Canada Customs new advanced reporting of exports procedures has been delayed to early 2005.