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The Government of Canada invests in improvements to the fluidity of the supply chain in Nanaimo

An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians and combat the rising cost of living. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring Canada's supply chains grow the economy and create good …

Mar 17, 2023 / Curious

BC Ferries marks Earth Day with the launch of its sixth battery electric-hybrid vessel (Video)

New Island Class ferry will service the Nanaimo Harbour – Gabriola Island route in 2022BC Ferries marked Earth Day (Apr22) with the launch of its sixth battery electric- hybrid Island Class ferry. The vessel entered the water early Wednesday morning …

Apr 26, 2021 / Vessels

First cruise ship of season arrives at Port of Nanaimo

The first cruise ship of the season, the 596 guest Silversea Cruises Silver Muse (see also CruiseMapper), a luxury cruise line based in Monaco, will dock at the Port of Nanaimo Sunday, June 16.The vessel will arrive from Prince Rupert Sunday at 8 …

Jun 12, 2019 / Cruise

Mercedes test runs new Vehicle Processing Centre with arrival of Tranquil Ace at the Port of Nanaimo

When the vehicle carrier Tranquil Ace docked at the Port of Nanaimo on March 8, it delivered the first Mercedes Benz cars in what would be a pilot-run of the new Vehicle Processing Centre (VPC) at the Port.It’s been almost a year since the Port of …

Mar 28, 2019 / Curious