Port of Vancouver sets record as commodity exports surge

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The Port of Vancouver set a new record by handling 88.1 million metric tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2026, a 3% increase compared to 2025. This surge was driven primarily by increased exports of Prairie grain and Alberta crude oil to Indo-Pacific markets.

The Port of Vancouver handled a record 88.1 million metric tonnes of cargo in the first six months of 2026, a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2025, driven primarily by record volumes of Prairie grain and Alberta crude oil reaching Indo-Pacific markets. Exports of fertilizer and coal remained broadly steady alongside two-way […] The post Port of Vancouver sets record as commodity exports surge appeared first on Container News.