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Vancouver Fraser Port Hits Record Cargo Volumes in 2026

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC · How we work

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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority reported record cargo volumes in the first half of 2026.
Bulk grain exports jumped 14 percent to a record 17.4 million tonnes.
Crude oil exports rose 3 percent to a record 12 million tonnes.
Auto shipments increased 10 percent as carmakers seek U.S. alternatives.
CEO Peter Xotta aims to double Canada’s non-U.S. exports within a decade.

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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority reported record cargo volumes in the first half of 2026.
Bulk grain exports jumped 14 percent to a record 17.4 million tonnes.
Crude oil exports rose 3 percent to a record 12 million tonnes.
Auto shipments increased 10 percent as carmakers seek U.S. alternatives.
CEO Peter Xotta aims to double Canada’s non-U.S. exports within a decade.