The Port of Vancouver handled record cargo volumes in 2025, with exports, containers and autos all posting new highs.
Terminals and supply chain partners enabled Canadian businesses to reach overseas markets, supporting national trade priorities beyond the US.
Total cargo throughput reached 170.4 million metric tonnes (MMT), an almost 8 per cent increase on the previous record set in 2024.
Peter Xotta, President and CEO of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, said: “I want to recognise the entire port community for stepping up to support Canadians and their businesses during what are very challenging times for our country — we are stronger together.”
The container sector also reached new highs. Vancouver’s four container terminals handled 3.8 million TEUs, up 9 per cent on 2024 and 3 per cent above the previous record in 2021.
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Record containerised imports and steady export growth underpinned the result, moving both high-value Canadian products and imports for domestic businesses.
Xotta added: “Containerised trade through the port remains strong and continues to be driven by resilient Canadian demand. Roberts Bank Terminal 2 remains the nation-building project Canada needs to thrive in today’s dynamic geopolitical climate.”
Automotive volumes set a new record at almost 480,000 units, with nearly all of Canada’s Asian-manufactured vehicle imports arriving through Vancouver.
Capacity improvements at the Annacis Auto Terminal position the port to handle further market growth.
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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority – https://www.portvancouver.com/
