DP World has received a new mobile harbour crane at its Vancouver terminal, marking a key milestone in the development of its ?Salish Sea? short-sea shipping facility and expanding cargo-handling capability on Canada?s West Coast. The crane will play a central role in DP World?s Salish Sea Gateway facility, which remains on track for launch in mid-2026.
The CAD 22 million infrastructure project provides an additional option for moving cargo via a dedicated marine connection, linking regional transportation networks with established marine and landside supply chains. The facility will serve as a dedicated coastal trade hub. It will enable cargo to move efficiently across the Georgia Strait using dedicated vessels, while providing additional flexibility during periods of high demand or disruption.
By enabling efficient vessel loading and unloading, the mobile harbour crane will support high-frequency short-sea service and reliable barge connections, while improving cargo velocity and schedule reliability across regional transportation networks. Over time, the Salish Sea Gateway is expected to support more efficient cargo flows, with the potential to reduce truck movements, lower emissions, and strengthen supply chain resilience by diversifying transportation options for importers, exporters, and domestic shippers. The addition of the mobile harbour crane reflects DP World?s broader strategy to invest in infrastructure that integrates marine, rail, and landside operations into a seamless supply chain.
At Vancouver, these investments are focused on improving cargo velocity, expanding handling flexibility, and enabling new service offerings that better align with evolving customer needs. As supply chains continue to evolve, the Salish Sea Gateway positions DP World to offer a scalable coastal shipping solution that enhances trade capacity, supports regional economic growth, and improves connectivity to global markets.
