September Breakfast Session - Unlocking Infrastructure Opportunities in the Port of Vancouver Gateway: Building Capacity for Canada's Trade Future

Canada's economic future depends on a resilient, efficient, and globally competitive trade gateway. As demand for exports continues to grow, strategic investments in ports, terminals, rail, road, and trade-enabling infrastructure will be essential to expanding capacity and strengthening supply chains.

This session will bring together leaders from across the port, transportation, infrastructure, and resource sectors to explore where the greatest opportunities for investment exist, the challenges that must be addressed, and how industry, governments, and investors can work together to unlock the next generation of trade infrastructure.

Panelists will share perspectives on the future of the Port of Vancouver Gateway, terminal expansion, supply chain capacity, financing, project delivery, and the policy decisions needed to support long-term economic growth. Join us for a timely discussion on building the infrastructure that will strengthen Canada's Pacific Gateway and enhance our competitiveness in global markets.

Panelists

Daniel Howell is Chief Operating Officer of Global Container Terminals (GCT) and an accomplished operations executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience across mining, manufacturing, transportation and marine sectors. He joined GCT in 2013 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2023. Daniel provides executive leadership across GCT’s operations, with a focus on safety, operational excellence and innovation. Previously, he held senior roles with Alcan, Rio Tinto Alcan and Teck Resources. He holds a Business degree from Simon Fraser University and serves on the Board of the Western Transportation Advisory Council (WESTAC).

Rick Berg, P.Eng., is General Manager of Infrastructure at Ledcor and a senior leader with more than 30 years of experience delivering major infrastructure, transportation and hydroelectric projects. His experience spans progressive roles from Field Engineer to General Manager and includes the Arrow Lakes Generating Station, Sea to Sky Highway upgrades, Port Mann Bridge, Tank Hill Bridge Replacement and Surrey Langley SkyTrain Guideway. Rick provides strategic guidance to project management and estimating teams throughout the project lifecycle. He is also a member of the BC Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association’s Major Projects Committee.

More info to come.

Thank you, PBX Engineering and Hatfield, for sponsoring this event.

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As always, BCCR creates space for open, practical dialogue across owners, contractors, and consultants—focused on what’s working, what’s challenging, and where we can improve how projects are delivered.