Global Container Terminals: Bigger gateway to more destinations

In a world that expects instantaneous delivery, no company is better prepared to keep pace than Global Container Terminals (GCT). Determined to provide the fastest sea-to-land turnaround time, GCT stays ahead of industry demand by making customer service, productivity and efficiency its top priorities.

Backed by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, one of the largest financial institutions in Canada, GCT's four terminals are strategically located in key North American commercial hubs.

The company's Deltaport and Vanterm facilities are situated in Vancouver, the primary west coast gateway to the Pacific. GCT's Global Terminal (Global) and New York Container Terminal in the New York/New Jersey harbour serve the most concentrated and affluent market on the east coast.

"Our terminals service all major trade routes and are critical ports-of-call for our customers," says Stephen Edwards, president and CEO. "The Asia-Pacific trade for Canada and the United States Midwest is handled through Vancouver, and New York/New Jersey is the first east coast call for Asian importers."

Designed to support the growing Asia-Pacific trade to North America, Deltaport's HK$2.9 billion third berth expansion completed in 2010 allows it to service the largest ships transiting the major trade lanes and calling Port Metro Vancouver (PMV).

GCT works with terminal partners to ensure seamless road and rail connections, reaching more inland destinations. PMV's HK$509 million infrastructure project will improve truck access and increase rail efficiency and capacity. GCT's strong service level agreements with the Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway enable quick, direct service to the US Midwest in less than four days.