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  • March 16, 2010

    Since the beginning of 2006, Fraser Surrey Docks has been undergoing a dramatic face-lift in the Container Yard. The six-phase project is aimed to replace the full depth pavement structure within a majority of the area used for container operations at the terminal. In 2010, Phase V will take place with the expectation of breaking ground by the middle of June.more...

  • March 11, 2010

    BCMEA / ILWU Canada (Longshore) & BCMEA/ Foreman Local 514

    The Honourable Lisa Raitt, P.C., M.P. Federal Minister of Labour has appointed The Honourable Ted Hughes, Q.C. and Mr. John Rooney, Senior Mediator, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services as Mediator(s) in both the BCMEA/ILWU Canada (Longshore) and BCMEA/Foremen (Local 514) negotiations.more...

  • April 8, 2008

    Fraser Surrey Docks' commitment to improving our facility continues into 2008 with Phase III of the container yard-resurfacing project slated to break ground in June.

  • March 14, 2008

    The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) is committed to developing a safer, cleaner, more sustainable container truck fleet to service the Port’s container facilities.

  • February 25, 2009

    After coming to a tentative agreement with the BCMEA, the ILWU Local 514 held their ratification vote on the evening of February 24, 2009. The ILWU Local 514 has indicated that the ballots will be sealed and not opened until Friday March 06, 2009, when they will be counted and the results will be communicated. The reason for the delay in reading the ballots is that they are receiving mail-in ballots from various locations across the Province up to March 05, 2009.

  • February 18, 2009

    The two parties reached a tentative agreement on February 13, 2009 that will be subject to ratification by their respective membership. In the interest of moving the ratification process along quickly, the parties have confirmed that a stop work meeting for ILWU 514's ratification vote of the tentative agreement will be held on the night shift of Tuesday February 24, 2009. The results of the ratification process should be available within a day of the vote.

  • February 16, 2009

    The two parties have reached a tentative agreement that will be subject to ratification by their respective membership. Further up-dates will be provided as soon as they are known.

  • January 26, 2009

    Further to our communication of January 23rd, the Mediators appointed to the above captioned have scheduled both Parties to return to the bargaining table on Thursday, February 12th at 10am and Friday, February 13th.

  • January 26, 2009

    The BCMEA and ILWU Local 514 continued discussions today with Mediator John Rooney. The BCMEA provided a comprehensive response to the Union's proposals dated January 15, 2009. Notwithstanding this effort, no further progress has been made. The mediator will be in contact with both parties to set-up further dates.

  • January 16, 2009

    Fraser Surrey Docks was a fitting background for the official launch of the South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) project on Monday, January 12th 2009, which was attended by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Gordon Campbell along with the provincial Minister of Transportation & Investment, Kevin Falcon, and federal International Trade Minister Stockwell Day.

  • January 16, 2009

    The parties met on January 15, 2009 with the assistance of John Rooney - one of the two Federal Mediator's appointed to the discussions. Earlier today the Parties exchanged proposals and have agreed to meet on Friday January 23 at 9:30 am.

  • January 12, 2009

    The BCMEA tabled a comprehensive response to the Union's proposals dated January 03, 2009.

  • January 8, 2009

    The Direct Employers Committee (DEC) has reviewed the recent proposal from the ILWU 514. The BCMEA will respond to the ILWU 514 by Friday, January 9th. The two parties are in discussions and any significant updates will be posted to our website immediately.

  • January 5, 2009

    Discussions for the renewal of the expired ILWU Local 514 Collective Agreement continued until 2 am Sunday January 4,2009

  • December 29, 2008

    The BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship and Dock Foremen (ILWU 514) met on December 29th in the presence of two Federally appointed mediators and have agreed to meet again on Saturday January 3rd at 9:30 am.

  • December 23, 2008

    The BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) are currently in negotiations with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship and Dock Foremen (ILWU 514) on behalf of all Terminal Operators in BC.

  • December 15, 2008

    Fraser Surrey Docks, together with its owner, Macquarie Infrastructure Partners, today announced that Jeff Scott will succeed Gino Crisanti as President and Chief Executive Officer of the container and breakbulk terminal effective January 1, 2009.

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  • November 26th, 2008

    Phase III of the Container Yard Resurfacing Project at Fraser Surrey Docks was successfully completed on budget during the month of September.

  • June 5, 2008

    Fraser Surrey Docks, together with its owner, Macquarie Infrastructure Partners, today announced that Gino Crisanti, President and Chief Executive Officer of the container and breakbulk terminal, plans to step down from his post by the end of 2008.

  • April 25, 2008

    If you need to turn your trucks around and re-enter the container gate, please go to the end of Robson Rd. to the main terminal intersection and safely turn around.

  • April 25, 2008

    The 2008 Terminal Services and Stevedoring Tariff for Fraser Surrey Docks LP and Pacific Rim Stevedoring Ltd. is complete and in effect as of April 1st, 2008.

  • April 25, 2008

    Please be advised that effective May 1,2008 the following will apply to all containers on the dock at Fraser Surrey Docks.

  • April 9, 2008

    Fraser Surrey Docks has been selected as the 2008 recipient of The Surrey Board of Trade’s Service Exporter of the Year award.

  • April 8, 2008

    Fraser Surrey Docks' commitment to improving our facility continues into 2008 with Phase III of the container yard-resurfacing project slated to break ground in June.

  • March 14, 2008

    The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) is committed to developing a safer, cleaner, more sustainable container truck fleet to service the Port’s container facilities.

  • March 3, 2008

    Installation of the Radiation Detection Portals at Fraser Surrey Docks is complete and the units are ready for operation. After consultation with the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) we have agreed to commence a 90-day trial period on Monday March 3, 2008.

  • February 21, 2008

    The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority will introduce new requirements to support its mandatory Truck License System (TLS) that applies to all container truck operators and operations in the lower mainland.

  • February 14, 2008

    Fraser Surrey Docks is pleased to announce that our Yard Area 10 Development Project has been successfully awarded and is scheduled to break ground in February 2008.

  • January 11, 2008

    On January 1st 2008, the much-anticipated amalgamation of the lower mainland Port Authorities came into effect.

  • October 22, 2007

    Since the beginning of 2007 Fraser Surrey Docks has been undergoing a dramatic face-lift in the Container Yard.

  • May 31, 2007

    This finalizes the resurfacing work in both berths 7 and 8 and allows operations to resume full use of both berths.

  • May 16, 2007

    Berth #8 construction is scheduled to be complete by May 25th, 2007. This construction project included a complete refurbishment of the rail to rail line in the back reach of berth #8 and partially in berth #7, and a complete new asphalt tarmac over cement stabilized base in the back reach and new asphalt driving lanes between the gantry legs on the wharf structure.

  • April 16, 2007

    Please be advised that effective May 15, 2007 our tariff will be adjusted to reflect overall cost increases pertaining to the handling of all product commodities, cargoes and containers.

  • February 28, 2007

    In an effort to streamline our General Cargo/Forest Products Gate operations, we will only be operating the gate on specific days. Effective March 1,2007 Fraser Surrey Docks will be pre scheduling the days for pickup and deliveries of non-steel and non-containerized cargo to/from the terminal.

    Cargo Gate Schedule : June 2007 Schedule.xls
    Cargo Gate Schedule : July 2007 Schedule.xls

  • January 30, 2007

    Fraser Surrey Docks is pleased to advise that Phase I of the six year Port Metro Vancouver Container Yard Resurfacing Project has been successfully awarded and is scheduled to begin in early February, 2007.

  • January 17, 2007

    Macquarie Infrastructure Partners (MIP), a long-term infrastructure investor, today announced that it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with privately-held APTL Terminals Ltd. to acquire 100% of Fraser Surrey Docks, a container and breakbulk port terminal situated on the main arm of the Fraser River in Vancouver, Canada.

  • January 12, 2007

    In accordance with Section 51 of the Canada Marine Act, this is notification that the Port Metro Vancouver is implementing the following new fees that will take effect on January 1, 2007.

  • November 23, 2006

    The new link to the FSD Gate Reservation System has been added to the web site under the following link "Truck Appointment".

  • June 28, 2006

    As a reminder to all agents when calculating your vessels ETA from Sandheads to Fraser Surrey Docks, we request you to always use 2 hours as your transit time and order your tie-up accordingly.

  • June 15, 2006

    In order to improve the level of service and communication at our steel gate Fraser Surrey Docks wanted to clarify some guidelines for all trucking companies.

  • June 14, 2006

    Please be advised that Fraser Surrey Docks LP has revised their Terminal Services Tariff.

  • May 8, 2006

    As you may be aware CN Rail is implementing a new "straight plan" asset use program effective July 1,2006 concerning the managing of allocated railcars by its customers (copy of letter attached).

  • March 22, 2006

    Fraser Surrey Docks set a new record at Fraser River Port for receiving a record steel shipment discharged from a single ship, when M.V. SANKO REJOICE delivered 38,237 tonnes of steel to the general cargo terminal this week.

  • March 17, 2006

    This is to advise you that, effective July 1, 2006, CN will be changing the provisions of the optional services tariff covering extended asset use (demurrage) as well as empty private railcar storage agreements for Edmonton and Sarnia yards.

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