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As part of its “container supply chain integration” strategy, Maersk is building a transload and distribution facility in Vancouver with Canadian Pacific Rail (CP).
The aim is to speed up cargo flows through the Canadian port.
The 117,000sq ft facility will be built on CP’s intermodal yard and enter service next year handling all commodities except reefer containers, said a Maersk spokesperson.
Maersk will be the exclusive user of the facility, which will be operated by CP’s warehousing & distribution unit.
CP will shuttle ...
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Comment on this article
Chris
September 23, 2020 at 4:33 amGreat to see growth in Vancouver, we would be glad to supply the labor for this transload facility
Unloader
January 10, 2021 at 4:15 pmThis is a great opportunity for Vancouver. It will bring a lot of jobs and establish Vancouver’s warehousing and logistics capabilities.