March 20, 2000 : With today’s arrival of the M.V. Merkur River at Fraser River Port, south of Vancouver, B.C., Chilean carrier CSAV (Compania Sud Americana de Vapores) launched it’s new "CENPAC" liner service from the Far East to Canada with southbound connections to Central and South America.

CENPAC's fortnightly service rotation includes: Yokohama and Nagoya, Japan; Keelung, Taiwan; Hong Kong; Busan, South Korea; Fraser River Port; Manzanillo, Mexico; Puerto Quetzal,Guatemala; Balboa, Panama; San Antonio, Chile; Antofagasta, Chile; Callao Peru, and Guayaquil, Ecuador. The service then returns to Los Angeles/Long Beach before heading for the Far East.

From Fraser River Port’s general cargo terminal, Fraser Surrey Docks, CN Rail will be the designated rail carrier for Eastern Canada and inland destinations.

On hand to celebrate the inaugural voyage of the CENPAC service were from left to right: Glyn Jones, Robert Reford Vancouver; Ed Kargl, Fraser River Port; Capt. Henry Drohns; Don Rogers, Robert Reford Vancouver; Mike Cornish and Peter Jaskiewicz, Fraser Surrey Docks; and Milton Lacayo, CSAV.

For further information contact:

Raija Orava
Manager,  Public Affairs
Fraser River Port Authority
Tel. (604) 524-6655