BC SUPPLY CHAIN WEEK 2025:

DP WORLD, VANCOUVER PORT SITE TOUR

Be part of this province-wide celebration of the professionals and organizations that keep British Columbia moving. Whether you’re looking to connect with industry leaders, gain insights on the future of supply chains, or explore innovation in action during our exclusive industry tours, this is your opportunity to get involved. 

Supply Chain Canada, in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, has secured an official Proclamation to celebrate Supply Chain Week in British Columbia from September 15–19, 2025. 

As part of Supply Chain Week BC, Supply Chain Canada invites you to an exclusive in-person tour of the DP World Vancouver Centerm facility—a vital node in Canada’s Pacific Gateway and a powerhouse of North American trade.

This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of Canada’s busiest and most technologically advanced container terminals. Operated by DP World, the Centerm facility processes over 1.5 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually and plays a critical role in connecting Canadian exporters and importers to global markets. With the growth of containerized cargo at the Port of Vancouver projected to rise significantly in the coming years, this tour gives supply chain professionals an up-close view of how such infrastructure supports economic resilience, trade competitiveness, and supply chain agility.

Participants will gain insights into:

• The operational flow of a modern marine terminal
• Port logistics and intermodal integration with rail and trucking networks
• Container shipping economics, current trade volumes, and future growth forecasts
• How DP World’s $350M Centerm expansion project has increased capacity and efficiency
• The global outlook for container shipping and its impact on North American supply chains

The tour will include return bus transportation from Grand Villa Casino, located at 4331 Dominion Street in Burnaby, followed by a networking social where attendees can connect, debrief, and share perspectives with fellow professionals, students, and industry stakeholders.

Whether you manage sourcing, logistics, operations, or infrastructure, this is a must-attend opportunity to experience first-hand the port that moves nearly 20% of Canada’s traded goods by value.

**Please be advised that a Photo ID check will be required to participate in the DP World, Port of Vancouver Tour. All visitors must bring a valid government-issued photo ID for verification upon arrival. Participants are responsible for wearing appropriate clothing and ensuring all provided PPE is worn during the event.

**The only access to the facility is by private bus. Supply Chain Canada will provide complimentary round-trip transportation to all attendees. The designated pick-up and drop-off location is the main entrance of Grand Villa Casino, located at 4331 Dominion Street in Burnaby.

• 1:00 pm      Arrive at the Bus Pickup Location (Grand Villa Casino)
• 1:30 pm      Bus Departure
• 2:00 pm      Arrival & Security Access
• 2:30 pm      Site Tour
• 3:30 pm      Rooftop Q&A with Panel Discussions
• 4:30 pm      Bus Departure for Networking
• 5:00 pm      Networking (Grand Villa Casino)
• 6:30 pm      Event Concludes

Supply Chain Canada is a non-profit association for supply chain professionals. With over a century of history, Supply Chain Canada exists to strengthen Canada’s supply chains by accrediting and training professionals, convening stakeholders to advance supply chain best practices, and advocating for the profession and SCMP-designated professionals.