US Edition$110M expansion project to multiply Nanaimo's Duke Point port capacity 10-fold
- DP World is expanding its Duke Point port facility to increase cargo capacity tenfold, allowing for up to 280,000 containers per year and enabling larger vessels.
- The official groundbreaking occurred on April 4, 2025, with participation from the Snuneymuxw First Nation and local authorities.
- Funding for the $110 million project includes contributions from federal and provincial governments, along with private investments.
- Chief Mike Wyse of the Snuneymuxw First Nation expressed hope for economic growth from the terminal expansion, noting their long-term support for the project.
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DP WORLD EXPANSION SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES CAPACITY AT PORT OF NANAIMO
Snuneymuxw First Nation, Port of Nanaimo and DP World commemorate project launch. Photo credit: DP World NANAIMO – DP World has started construction on an expansion at the Port of Nanaimo that will nearly double its terminal length and expand cargo-handling capacity to 280,000, 20-foot equivalent units annually – a 10-fold increase in current volumes. DP World operates the container operations at the Port of Nanaimo and is a global leader in log…
DP World starts work on expanding Canada port terminal
Dubai ports operator DP World has started construction on the Duke Point Terminal expansion in western Canada, enhancing Vancouver Island’s connectivity and trade with international markets. Once completed, the terminal’s berth length will nearly double from 182m to 325m, while cargo handling capacity will expand to 280,000 twenty-foot equivalent units annually, the state-owned company said in a statement on Tuesday. The expansion is being unde…
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