Efficient Cargo and Freight Services
Air Cargo
Our air cargo service provides fast and reliable transportation for your urgent shipments. We have a global network of partners to ensure that your goods are delivered to any destination in the world.
Sea Freight
Our sea freight service is ideal for your large shipments that are not time-sensitive. We provide cost-effective solutions and reliable delivery to all major ports worldwide.
Road Transport
Our road transport service offers efficient transportation for your shipments within the country. We have a fleet of well-maintained trucks and experienced drivers to ensure that your goods arrive on time and in perfect condition.
Customs Clearance
We provide professional customs clearance services for your imports and exports. Our team of experts ensures that your shipments comply with all customs regulations and are delivered without delay.
Warehousing and Distribution
Our warehousing and distribution service provides secure and flexible storage solutions for your goods. We have a modern facility equipped with advanced technology and experienced personnel to handle your inventory with care.
Supply Chain Solutions
We provide customized supply chain solutions to improve your business efficiency and reduce costs. Our team of experts analyzes your business needs and develops a plan tailored to your requirements.
Coastal Gateway & Union Bay
Buildings B.C.’s Clean Ship Building,Repair and Recycling Future
Executive Overview
British Columbia faces a pressing marine infrastructure challenge: over 900 aging vessels, including ferries, barges, and industrial ships, will require repair or safe dismantling within the next decade. Without a coordinated provincial strategy, B.C. risks environmental degradation, job loss, and missed opportunities to lead in the circular-economy transition.
Coastal Gateway and Union Bay Industries represent a ready, made-in-B.C. solution — a proven site, experienced team, and a sustainable model for ship recycling that can operate under world-class environmental and regulatory standards.
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Strategic Context
• 900+ aging vessels in B.C. waters — including ~100 over 500 tonnes — nearing end of life.
• Current dismantling capacity limited to the Esquimalt Graving Dock, which is over-subscribed and cost-prohibitive for commercial use.
• Ottawa and Victoria are under growing public pressure to develop safe, domestic recycling capacity.
• Global standards, such as the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, are becoming the new benchmark for environmental and social licence.
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Union Bay: A Proven Starting Point
• Union Bay Shipyards, located in Union Bay, has operated since 2020 Building,Repairing and dismantling vessels and marine infrastructure components.
• The site already has infrastructure, marine access, and a skilled workforce in place — providing a faster, more cost-effective route to reactivation than greenfield development.
• With modernization and compliance upgrades, Union Bay could become the environmental model yard for responsible vessel Construction, repair or recycling in Western Canada.
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Coastal Gateway’s Role
Coastal Gateway acts as the strategic facilitator — linking industry, Indigenous partners, and government to design a unified coastal ship building, repair and recycling corridor.
Key initiatives include:
• Advancing federal and provincial alignment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Transport Canada’s Ship Recycling Strategy.
• Coordinating partnerships with First Nations employment.
• Engaging B.C. Ferries, Seaspan, and private operators to establish a predictable recycling pipeline.
• Integrating with B.C.’s marine innovation agenda — connecting shipbuilding, refit, and recycling into one sustainable ecosystem.
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Environmental and Economic Benefits
✅ Environmental Protection — Containment, water quality monitoring, and hazardous-waste recovery systems to exceed federal and EU standards.
✅ Job Creation — Hundreds of skilled marine, mechanical, and environmental jobs for Vancouver Island and coastal communities.
✅ Circular Economy Leadership — Reclaiming and re-processing steel, metals, and reusable components to reduce imports and emissions.
✅ Regulatory Confidence — A transparent, compliance model continuing public trust in the industry.
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Policy Ask
1. Federal and Provincial Partnership: Create a Made-in-B.C. Ship Recycling Program recognizing Coastal Gateway in Union Bay as a hub for major projects.
2. Funding for Environmental Modernization: Invest in containment infrastructure, water treatment, and environmental monitoring.
3. Local Economic Development
4. Regulatory Certainty: Establish harmonized recycling standards to replace patchwork permitting.
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Conclusion
With Coastal Gateway’s leadership and Union Bay’s existing foundation, British Columbia can transition from controversy to global leadership in clean marine recycling.
Together, we can protect our coast, create jobs, and build a sustainable maritime future.
