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2005 News Releases

December 28, 2005:
Request for Nominations
PORT DIRECTORS
The term of one User Director of the Fraser River Port Authority will expire on June 12, 2006.

November 23, 2005:
Transport Minister announces funding for marine security enhancement projects throughout Canada
http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2005/05-h242e.htm

November 17, 2005:
Fraser River Port Authority and Canadian Pacific Railway sign agreement to capitalize on growing ASIA-Pacific Trade
The Fraser River Port Authority (FRPA) and Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX/NYSE: CP) announced today they have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance service through the port and coordinate investments in infrastructure to capture growth opportunities in global trade.

November 16, 2005:
Cargo growth continues at Fraser River Port; container traffic up 23 per cent over last year
Container traffic has increased by 23 per cent compared against the first three quarters of 2004, reaching 284,849 TEUs.

November 12, 2005:
Request for Nominations
Port Director

The term of one User Director of the Fraser River Port Authority will expire on June 12, 2006.

November 8, 2005:
Virginia Hasselfield appointed to Fraser River Port Authority Board of Directors

The Fraser River Port Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Virgina Hasselfield to the Board of Directors.

October 25, 2005:
Peter Podovinikoff elected Chair of Fraser River Port Authority Board of Directors

At a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fraser River Port Authority held on October 3, 2005, Mr. Peter Podovinikoff was elected Chair of the Board of Directors. His term as Chair became effective October 22, 2005.

October 21, 2005:
Transport Minister introduces the Pacific Gateway Act

October 21, 2005:
Government of Canada announces Pacific Gateway Strategy

October 6, 2005:
Fraser Port Authority Annual Public Meeting

The Annual Public Meeting of the Fraser River Port Authority will be held next week. The Port Authority’s financial statements and annual report will be presented at the meeting, which will take place at:

October 4, 2005:
New studies show that economy and flood protection at risk if dreding stops

Two recent studies show that thousands of jobs, flood protection, and BC’s future Pacific Gateway cargo trade targets with Asia (6 million TEUs by 2020) would all be at risk if the Port Authority’s self-funded dredging program on the Fraser River were to end due to rising costs.

September 19, 2005:
Fraser River Port Authority supports local education programs

The Fraser River Port Authority has donated $3,000 to the Fraser Alumni Association in support of marine education programs.

August 24, 2005:
Container Truckers can enter Fraser Surrey Docks with same licenses issued by Vancouver Port Authority

Fraser River Port Authority is reminding all container truckers that they can use the same Container Truckers License issued by the Vancouver Port Authority to access Fraser Surrey Docks.

August 17, 2005:
Second quarter shows cargo growth continues on Fraser River

International and domestic cargo throughput at Fraser River Port reached 10,131,951 tonnes in the second quarter of 2005, exceeding the 9,366,715 tonnes for the same quarter in 2004.

August 2, 2005:
Fraser River Port Authority Implements Interim License Agreement for Container Truckers
To get container trucks back to work throughout the Greater Vancouver Cargo Gateway, the Fraser River Port Authority will accept the interim licenses issued by the Vancouver Port Authority to companies signing statutory declarations that they will adhere to the recommendations made by mediator Vince Ready at a meeting held on Monday, August 1, 2005.

July 25, 2005:
FraserFest continues positive impact
The Fraser River Port Authority would like to thank everyone who came out to the various events at FraserFest and contributed to its success.

July 14, 2005:
Fraser River Port welcomes M.V. CELESTIAL WING
Fraser River Port had the rare pleasure of welcoming one of ACT Maritime Co., Ltd.’s newest car carriers, M.V. CELESTIAL WING, to Annacis Auto Terminals (1997) Ltd. on Friday, July 8, 2005 where 690 Honda automobiles were discharged.

July 8, 2005:
Port Authority celebrates the river at FraserFest 2005
The Fraser River Port Authority is excited to participate in the celebrations of FraserFest 2005.

July 8, 2005:
Fraser River Port tours make history come alive
Visitors to this year’s FraserFest celebrations are invited to discover the rich history of Fraser River Port.

July 8, 2005:
Port Authority serves up Fish n’ Ships at FraserFest 2005
Free “fish n’ ships” will be offered at FraserFest this year.

July 8, 2005:
Port Authority sponsors Regimental Band at FraserFest 2005
The Fraser River Port Authority is donating a performance by the Royal Westminster Regiment Band to entertain the crowds at FraserFest 2005.

July 5, 2005:
New appointment to Fraser River Port Authority Board
The Fraser River Port Authority is pleased to announce the appointment, by Order in Council, of Mr. Mel Nunweiler to its Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning June 13, 2005.

June 30, 2005:
Port Authority bikers set new charity record
Over two-dozen enthusiastic employees and supporters of the Fraser River Port Authority have raised $7,850 in pledges in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike Ride.

June 9, 2005:
New appointment to Fraser River Port Authority Board
The Fraser River Port Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Peter Podovinikoff to the Board of Directors.

May 18, 2005:
Fraser River Port delivers solid first quarter
Fraser River Port’s first quarter of 2005 has seen its overall cargo throughput grow by more than 13 per cent over the same quarter of 2004, to reach 9,024,760 tonnes.

May 4, 2005:
Fraser Wharves sets new auto delivery record
Fraser Wharves Ltd. set a new record at Fraser River Port for the greatest number of vehicles discharged from a single ship, when M.V. COUGAR ACE delivered 5,214 automobiles on May 4, 2005.

April 19, 2005:
Fraser River Port Authority Board elects key positions
At a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fraser River Port Authority held on April 13, 2005, Malkiat Dhami was re-elected Chair and Kim Husband was elected Vice-Chair for one-year terms effective May 1, 2005.

April 1, 2005:
Two giant container cranes arrive for Fraser Surrey Docks
Two new 55 metre (180 foot) tall container cranes for Fraser Surrey Docks were carried majestically up the Fraser River, towering high above the deck of the heavy lift ship DOCK EXPRESS 10, on April 1, 2005.

March 30, 2005:
Fraser Wharves sets auto delivery record
An unprecedented 4,936 automobiles were unloaded at Fraser Wharves Ltd. over the Easter holidays, setting a new record for cars discharged from a single ship at the Fraser River Port.

March 10, 2005:
Portraits of the Fraser Photo Contest
Show us how you live / work / play on the river for a chance to win prizes!

February 23, 2005:
Fraser River Port Sets the Pace Again
Already Canada’s second busiest port by total volume, the Fraser River Port posts another record for the third straight year.

 

 

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