Port Metro Vancouver finalizing North American drayage program

Port Metro Vancouver finalizing North
American drayage program
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Port Metro Vancouver is putting the finishing touches on the first drayage program in North America that will
seek to balance truck capacity with demand in order to promote profitable operations for motor carriers and
a sustainable wage level for drivers.
Canada’s largest container port announced that it is finalizing details of the plan, and intends for the new
system to be in operation by Feb. 1.
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“It is expected these changes and others implemented as a result of the Joint Action Plan between the
federal and provincial government and trucker representatives will not only bring stability to the port, but
will also provide a level of container truck management that is unprecedented at other ports around
the world,” said Peter Xotta, Port Metro Vancouver’s
vice president, operations and planning.
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Port Metro Vancouver finalizing North American drayage program (continued)
Vancouver, like major container ports in the U.S., has struggled with marine terminal congestion and long
truck lines that erode driver pay because many of the drivers are paid by the trip rather than by the hour.
Hundreds of frustrated drivers went out on strike earlier this year, crippling Port Metro Vancouver for the
entire month of March.
The port authority, working all year with the provincial and federal governments, developed a 14-point action
plan that is designed to reduce truck wait times through a combination of incentives and penalties. Turn
times in Vancouver have improved considerably since March.
All the while, the authorities have been working with drayage companies, drivers, terminal operators and
beneficial cargo owners to develop a permanent solution to a harbor trucking dilemma that also affects ports
such as New York-New Jersey, Los Angeles-Long Beach and the Virginia ports.
U.S. ports are closely watching as the Vancouver plan unfolds, and they hope to glean certain best practices
from the Canadian model. On the other hand, government involvement in the drayage sector has been prominent in Canada since a devastating driver strike in 2005. A similar level of state and federal government
involvement at U.S. ports is unlikely.
In a nutshell, the Vancouver plan calls for higher participation charges, enhanced truck age requirements
aligned with the port’s environmental standards, an expanded provincial audit and oversight framework,
improved tracking and measurement of port efficiency and trucking company sponsorship of owner-operator
drivers. Some of those details are still being worked out.
A key to success of the plan will be the attempt to balance truck capacity with demand for trucking services
in order to prevent over-capacity and downward pressure on rates in the highly-competitive drayage industry.
“Higher participation charges will be used to fund the new system on a cost-recovery basis to reduce the
number of trucking companies from over 150 that currently serve the port, and to ensure drivers are appropriately protected from rampant undercutting that has created widespread driver discontent,” the port
stated in a press release. The port did not say what the target number of trucking companies will be.
Port Metro Vancouver, in cooperation with the provincial and federal governments, marine terminal operators and the trucking community, since last spring has been gradually rolling out features of the 14-point action plan, such as extended terminal hours, wait-time payments for truckers, movement toward a port-wide
truck appointment system, GPS monitoring of truck movements in the harbor and a hotline for confidential
reporting of trucker complaints.
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Business Leader of the Year Finalist: Ken Catton,
Pacific Coast Terminals Co. Ltd.
www.tricitieschamber.com
Ken has been a resident and a business leader in the tri-cities for over three decades. He’s not one to tout his influence or his achievements, but works tirelessly
behind the scenes making a big difference in the lives of his PCT colleagues, Port
Moody residents and the non-profit organizations he volunteers with.
Having recently retired after a successful 34-year stretch at Pacific Coast Terminals,
he is not resting on his laurels. He is ramping up his volunteer work serving in our
community and continuing to contribute to the marine industry with consulting work.
Ken Catton has not only made a difference at PCT and in the Tri-Cities, but has
made a difference in the marine industry within British Columbia.
And he is one heck of a really nice guy.
Notable Accomplishments
• Over his 34 years with PCT, Ken has been at the forefront of significant changes that have taken place at
the Port Moody terminal. Under his leadership, the company has established new standards for environmental and safety excellence, has been recognized with local, regional and international awards, and is
considered one of the most efficient bulk terminals within the Province.
• A number of years ago, Ken and the leadership team at PCT recognized declining demand for sulphur
and began to explore opportunities for the additional of new business and new products at the Port
Moody terminals. With Ken at the helm, years of explorations and negotiations have resulted in the largest expansion to the terminal in its 54 year history. The terminal is currently in the early stages of a $220
million expansion to construct new handling facilities for canola oil and potash. The expansion not only
benefits PCT but provides significant economic benefits to the City of Port Moody, local businesses, community organizations and of course, the residents.
• Ken is recognized as a leader in the maritime industry with contributions to the networking and regulatory organizations that are relevant to our business. These include Port Metro Vancouver, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, BC Maritime Employers Association, BC Wharf Operators Association, to name a few.
Community Involvement & Support
In addition to the three bullets noted above:
• Participating as a volunteer, on his own time, Ken makes valuable contributions as a board member on
the Crossroads Hospice Society Board of Directors and the Coquitlam Foundation Board of Directors.
• Ken has recognized the value of supporting the local economy through ensuring that local business have
access to, and are retained for the provision of goods and services to PCT. With a multi-year expansion
in progress, the benefits to the local community include up to 300 full time construction jobs over a
two-year period, an additional 60 new full-time jobs at PCT and a significantly increased expenditures of
goods and services from local businesses (catering, office supplies, landscaping, etc.
• Ken has led PCT in its efforts to support local non-profit and community organizations. His leadership
over the years has resulted in the development of a community investment strategy that has supported
hundreds of local events and organizations with in-kind, staff support and over a $1 million in financial
contributions to date.
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ILWU INDUSTRY TRAINER PROFILE
Trainer: Marco Zanatta, Local 500
Training Program: Pusher, Excavator, Front End Loader, Bulldozer
How long have you worked in the industry? I have been with the ILWU
since May 1992
What ratings do you hold? The ratings I hold are Pusher, Bulldozer,
Excavator, Front End Loader for dock and ship, Checker, Head Checker,
Bombcart, Lift Truck and Rubber Tire Gantry.
How long have you been a trainer? I have been a trainer for 2 years
What do you enjoy about training? I was very happy when the Local
and BCMEA asked me to become a trainer. I felt everybody was happy
with my performance. My joy right now is teaching the new trainees the
skills to operate a mobile equipment of their choose, to build their confidence, operate safely and perform as directed, knowing that one day
they will be asked to become a trainer themselves.
What were you doing before entering the industry? Before I started in the industry, I was a cook with
my mom in the family restaurant. One of our customers owned a dragging boat and wanted me to cook
for the boat. Went out for a trip and fell in love.The boys enjoyed the meals and it lasted for 5 years.
What do you do when you are not at work? Today with the family, I like travel to hot destinations , on
the water salmon fishing and deep sea fishing.
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Industry Events Calendar
December 9, 2014
BC Chamber of Commerce’s Evening with BC’s
Deputy Minister’s Dinner
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 655 Burrard St.
6:00 PM Reception, 7:00 PM Dinner
http://www.bcchamber.org/
January 28-29, 2015 Cargo Logistics Canada Expo & Conference
Vancouver Convention Centre West
February 10, 2015 Canada’s Pipeline Dialogue: BCBusiness
Vancouver Playhouse
601 Cambie St
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
February 15, 2015
Vancouver Board of Trade
Trust: How Does Your Business Rank?
Pan Pacific Hotel, Crystal Pavillion
Noon to 2:00 PM
http://www.cargologisticscanada.com
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Dispatch Shortage Statistics
For the Period Sunday November 23rd, 2014 to Saturday November 29th, 2014
JOB
40 TON
BOMBADIER
BULK OPERATOR
CHECKER (DOCK)
DOCK GANTRY
DRIVER
ELECTRICIAN
H.D. MECHANIC
HEAD CHKR
LOCIE ENGINEER
PLUMBER
RACK & S/HOIST
RUBBER TIRE GTY
SWITCHMAN
WHEAT MACHINE
WHEAT SPECIALTY
TOTAL
Jobs cut prior
to dispatch
(unable to fill)
Jobs filled thru
employee
extensions
Jobs filled by
employee
double shifting
1
4
1
3
1
1
2
3
10
Jobs filled by
local 502
employees
Jobs filled by
transferring
employees
1
1
6
2
1
1
Jobs left
unfilled after
dispatch
TOTAL
1
10
25
2
3
1
2
5
3
1
2
31
4
40
1
1
6
6
2
2
14
26
2
3
2
2
5
3
3
6
84
How were shortages handled by Dispatch?
Jobs left unfilled after dispatch, 40, 1.00%
Jobs filled by hall employees, 3934, 97.91%
Other, 84, 2.09%
Jobs cut prior to dispatch (unable to fill), 3,
0.07%
Jobs filled thru employee extensions, 0,
0.00%
Jobs filled by employee double shifting, 10,
0.25%
Jobs filled by transferring employees, 31,
0.77%
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Vancouver Casual Employee
% Dispatched per Dispatch Board
100%
Last 7 Days
90%
Last 30 Days
80%
Last 365 Days
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
A
B
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Future BCMEA Meeting Dates:
Board of Directors
and Finance & Audit
committee meetings
will resume in
February 2015.
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