Coal in Canada

The Mining of Coal and Lignite and Coal Testing Laboratories in South Africa, 2020 Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

The "The Mining of Coal and Lignite and Coal Testing Laboratories in South Africa 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "The Mining of Coal and Lignite and Coal Testing Laboratories in South Africa 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report focuses on the South African coal mining sector and coal testing laboratories, and includes comprehensive information on the state and size of the sector, production and trade statistics and notable developments.
  • The Coal Mining Sector and Coal Testing Laboratories in South Africa:
    The South African coal mining sector, which employs more than 92,000 people, produced 254.3 million tons of coal, in 2019 and exported 78.6 million tons, with the combined value of local sales and exports totalling R139.3bn.
  • Thermal coal, or steam coal, is mainly used in electricity generation, while metallurgical coal is mostly used in steel production.

GCT Deltaport Celebrates Completion of Final Tracks at Deltaport Intermodal Rail Yard

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Vancouver, BC, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCT Canada is pleased to announce the completion of the final two tracks of the GCT Deltaport Intermodal Rail Yard Expansion Project, which sets GCT Deltaport apart as the most efficient and capable ship-to-rail discharge facility in the world.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCT Canada is pleased to announce the completion of the final two tracks of the GCT Deltaport Intermodal Rail Yard Expansion Project, which sets GCT Deltaport apart as the most efficient and capable ship-to-rail discharge facility in the world.
  • The GCT Deltaport Intermodal Rail Yard Expansion Project is the second, $300 million privately-funded stage of the multi-phased expansion Deltaport Terminal Road and Rail Improvement Project (DTRRIP), a collaboration with the Port Authority and the Province of British Columbia.
  • Further, the GCT Deltaport Intermodal Rail Yard Expansion Project:
    Increases rail capacity enabling sustainable intermodal cargo growth;
    Improves operational performance and provide surge and recovery capacity;
    Decreases noise and greenhouse gas emissions with the introduction of modernized electric CRMGs; and
    Reduces light pollution as a result of the new energy-efficient LED lights.
  • As the premier ship-to-rail terminal on the continent, rail handling capacity at GCT Deltaport has increased by more than 50% due to the project.

GCT Investment Advances Capability at Vanterm Terminal with Two Modern Ship-to-Shore Cranes in the Burrard Inlet

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Friday, November 27, 2020

Vancouver, B.C., Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 27, 2020, GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. accepted the delivery of two modern 14,000 TEU capable ship-to-shore cranes at GCT Vanterm in Burrard Inlet in the Vancouver Harbour.

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  • Vancouver, B.C., Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 27, 2020, GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. accepted the delivery of two modern 14,000 TEU capable ship-to-shore cranes at GCT Vanterm in Burrard Inlet in the Vancouver Harbour.
  • After travelling roughly 9,200 km or 5,000 nautical miles from Shanghai, the two cranes passed safely under the Lions Gate Bridge earlier this week and arrived at GCT Vanterm.
  • This advancement is part of GCTs previously announced $160-million-dollar private sector investment to modernize and densify operations at GCT Vanterm.
  • On the West Coast, GCT Canada operates two gateway terminals: GCT Vanterm and GCT Deltaport in Vancouver and Delta, BC.

Putting Words into Action | GCT puts forward $200,000 to support Indigenous led initiatives assessing cumulative effects in South Salish Sea

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

The conference highlighted many potential opportunities and critical issues, including the need for an Indigenous led effort on cumulative effects as discussed by the panel, Sustainable Vision, Cumulative Effects and Long-term Trade in the Salish Sea, and outlined in the recently released conference report .

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  • The conference highlighted many potential opportunities and critical issues, including the need for an Indigenous led effort on cumulative effects as discussed by the panel, Sustainable Vision, Cumulative Effects and Long-term Trade in the Salish Sea, and outlined in the recently released conference report .
  • In response to the calls to action voiced by many Indigenous leaders at this historic conference, GCT is proud to establish a $200,000 fund to support Indigenous led initiatives aimed at collaboration and increasing participation in the cumulative effects assessment.
  • About GCT Global Container Terminals Inc.
    Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. operates four Green Marine certified terminals in two principal North American ports.
  • On the West Coast, GCT Canada operates two gateway terminals: GCT Vanterm and GCT Deltaport in Vancouver and Delta, BC.

GCT Deltaport Welcomes First Shore Powered Vessel at Roberts Bank

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Friday, November 15, 2019

Delta, BC, Nov. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCT Canada was proud to welcome the MSC Meline as the first vessel to use GCT Deltaports Shore Power system on November 14, 2019.

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  • Delta, BC, Nov. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCT Canada was proud to welcome the MSC Meline as the first vessel to use GCT Deltaports Shore Power system on November 14, 2019.
  • GCT provided auxiliary project implementation support as part of GCT Canadas efforts to increase its competitiveness and deliver on its Global Commitment to sustainability.
  • Through GCT USA on the East Coast, the company operates two award-winning facilities: GCT New York on Staten Island, NY and GCT Bayonne in Bayonne, NJ.
  • On the West Coast, GCT Canada operates two gateway terminals: GCT Vanterm and GCT Deltaport in Vancouver and Delta, BC.

GCT a Leader in Container Terminal Innovation Joins TradeLens

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Vancouver, BC, Canada, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Container Terminals Inc. (GCT), a leading container terminal operator in North America has joined the TradeLens supply chain platform, underpinned by blockchain technology.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Canada, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Container Terminals Inc. (GCT), a leading container terminal operator in North America has joined the TradeLens supply chain platform, underpinned by blockchain technology.
  • A leader in technologically advanced terminal operations, no company is more prepared to keep pace with the changing needs of global supply chains than GCT.
  • About GCT Global Container Terminals Inc.
    Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. operates four Green Marine certified terminals in two principal North American ports.
  • On the West Coast, GCT Canada operates two gateway terminals: GCT Vanterm and GCT Deltaport in Vancouver and Delta, BC.

Statement by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour

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Monday, May 27, 2019

All ports remain open while targeted job action begins at GCT Deltaport and GCT Vanterm, two container terminals at the Port of Vancouver.

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  • All ports remain open while targeted job action begins at GCT Deltaport and GCT Vanterm, two container terminals at the Port of Vancouver.
  • While I am disappointed that a deal was not reached by the deadline, I encourage both parties to continue bargaining and remain hopeful they will reach an agreement.
  • I have reached out directly to both parties once again to encourage them to continue negotiating and to reach a deal as soon as possible.
  • The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service team is assisting the parties, and we will continue to provide support during their bargaining to help the parties reach an agreement."

GCT Canada Calls for a Fair Process. A Better Deltaport

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Friday, May 10, 2019

To strengthen and sustain that trade, Canada needs container terminal capacity.

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  • To strengthen and sustain that trade, Canada needs container terminal capacity.
  • A fair assessment and transparent review process, which is all we are asking for, will lead to a better Deltaport for all of us," added Mr. Grosman.
  • and operates two container terminals in the Lower Mainland, GCT Deltaport and GCT Vanterm, along with two additional leading facilities on the East Coast of North America.
  • The company is majority Canadian-owned and is the largest maritime employer in Canada and one of North America's leading terminal operators.