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Business MOU signing

VFPA and GCT MOU for RBT2

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 21, 2026 · Last updated Apr 23, 2026

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The signing of the MOU between Canada — Port of Vancouver and GCT Global Container Terminals is expected to positively impact the maritime transport and logistics industries in Canada by advancing the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project. This collaboration aims to increase container capacity at the Canada — Vancouver Island, improving supply chain resilience and Canada's global trade competitiveness.

Maritime transport Logistics Infrastructure

The Canada — Port of Vancouver and GCT Global Container Terminals have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a partnership for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) project at the Canada — Vancouver Island. This initiative aims to significantly increase container capacity, which is deemed essential for Canada's trade, supply chain resilience, and global competitiveness. As part of this agreement, GCT Global Container Terminals will withdraw its application for the separate Deltaport Berth 4 expansion project to focus its efforts on RBT2. Both entities will work exclusively for one year to negotiate a Joint Development Agreement, with Canada — Port of Vancouver continuing to lead landmass development and engagement with Indigenous communities.

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GCT Global Container Terminals entered into an MOU with Canada — Port of Vancouver to explore a partnership for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project, withdrawing its Deltaport Berth 4 expansion application to focus on RBT2.
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Canada — Port of Vancouver entered into an MOU with GCT Global Container Terminals to explore a partnership for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project, aiming to increase container capacity at the Canada — Vancouver Island.
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Peter Xotta, President and CEO of Canada — Port of Vancouver, expressed excitement about the MOU and its potential to advance the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project.
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Eric Waltz, President and CEO of GCT Global Container Terminals, highlighted GCT's commitment to supporting future capacity at Roberts Bank through the partnership.
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