Storage project: Richardson doubles capacity at Vancouver Port Terminal and sets shipping records

摘要

Richardson International Limited has nearly doubled the storage and receiving capacity of its export terminal in North Vancouver following the successful completion of a US$140-million expansion project. Richardson added an 80,000-metric-tonne concrete grain storage annex to its terminal, increasing storage capacity to 178,000 metric tonnes. The terminal now has the ability to handle in excess of six million tonnes each year to meet growing demand for Canadian grains and oilseeds. Richardson also upgraded and enhanced its rail yard and receiving system to handle and process railcars more efficiently. Building the new grain storage annex was no easy feat. Not only was it challenging to construct the new annex on a narrow strip of land along the NorthVancouver waterfront, Richardson's terminal remained in full operation while construction took place. "For us to complete this project on time and on budget, not only continuing daily operations but exceeding expectations by setting new shipping and receiving records, is an outstanding accomplishment," says Darwin Sobkow, Executive Vice-President, Agribusiness Operations and Processing. "Our Vancouver project has been a tremendous success story from start to finish and that speaks volumes about the commitment and dedication of our team."