Port of Vancouver Sees Record Cargo Volumes Amid Strong Commodity Exports

The Port of Vancouver has reported record cargo volumes for the first six months of 2026, driven largely by strong commodity exports to Indo-Pacific markets. Overall cargo volumes hit a record 88.1 million metric tons (MMT), up 3% from the same period in 2025.

Crude oil exports were up 3% to a new mid-year record of 12 MMT, with almost 80% destined for Indo-Pacific markets led by China and South Korea. The port helped deliver a bumper Prairies crop to world markets, with bulk grain exports soaring 14% to a new record of 17.4 MMT.

Containerized cargo volumes reached 1.90 million TEU in the first six months of 2026, driven by a 4% increase in exports and 2% increase in imports. The port's President and CEO, Peter Xotta, said 'containerized trade through the Port of Vancouver, like the Canadian economy, continues to show strength and resilience in the face of an uncertain and unpredictable geopolitical landscape.'